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Mikhail Tal vs Jan Timman
Reykjavik World Cup (1988), Reykjavik ISL, rd 15, Oct-21
Tarrasch Defense: Symmetrical Variation (D32)  ·  1-0

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Dec-03-04  like a GM: If you don't know why Timman resigned, take a look: http://www.logicalchess.com/hcc/puz...
Jul-07-19  fkohn: <like a GM> your link doesn't work but it seems clear enough that Black is going to lose a rook, e.g. 20 ... ♕xa3 21. ♖xc8+ ♔d7 22. ♖c7+
Sep-18-21
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  kingscrusher: 9...Bb4 was beautifully punished - a case of a slightly "active operation" whilst the King was still in the center.

"The good fighter puts themselves beyond defeat before going onto the attack" - The Art of War

Feb-26-22
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  Ziryab: What is wrong with 17…Rc8 instead of 17…a5?

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