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Georg Salwe vs Milan Vidmar
St. Petersburg (1909), St. Petersburg RUE, rd 7, Feb-23
Tarrasch Defense: Symmetrical Variation (D32)  ·  0-1

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Sep-18-05  Resignation Trap: Vidmar's 24...Bxh2+! is a French Defense-like sacrifice. At the end, Salwe resigned rather than face 30. Kg5 Rh5# or 30.g3 Qxf2+ 31.Kg5 f6+ and mates.

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