chessgames.com
Members · Prefs · Laboratory · Collections · Openings · Endgames · Sacrifices · History · Search Kibitzing · Kibitzer's Café · Chessforums · Tournament Index · Players · Kibitzing
Vasyl Ivanchuk vs Francisco Vallejo Pons
Linares (2002), Linares ESP, rd 10, Mar-06
Sicilian Defense: Kan. Modern Variation (B42)  ·  1-0

ANALYSIS [x]

FEN COPIED

explore this opening
find similar games 21 more Ivanchuk/F Vallejo Pons games
PGN: download | view | print Help: general | java-troubleshooting

TIP: You can change the color of the light and dark squares by registering a free account then visiting your preferences page. Or, you can change it with the "SETTINGS" link in the lower right.

PGN Viewer:  What is this?
For help with this chess viewer, please see the Olga Chess Viewer Quickstart Guide.
PREMIUM MEMBERS CAN REQUEST COMPUTER ANALYSIS [more info]

A COMPUTER ANNOTATED SCORE OF THIS GAME IS AVAILABLE.  [CLICK HERE]

Kibitzer's Corner
Mar-07-02
Premium Chessgames Member
  Sneaky: Slam dunk!
Mar-07-02  bishop: Vallejo Pons should stick to the open Ruy.
Jan-18-03  Sarimanok: Instead of 22...e5? Black should have tried 22...Rc8.
Mar-30-06  notyetagm: <Knights need forking squares!>

The White e4-knight has a <forking square> on f6, where it checks the Black g8-king. This knight forking square is defended by the Black d7-knight and d8-queen. A knight defending a knight forking square is dangerous!. Knight defenders are subject to <removal of the guard>, mainly by <illusory protection>.

After 22 ... e5?, White strikes with 23 ♕x♘!. The point is that after 23 ... ♕x♕, White has removed both defenders of the f6-forking square, the Black d7-knight by <destruction> and the Black d8-queen by <deflection>. Moreover the Black queen has been <decoyed> to d7, into a knight fork with the Black g8-king.

Then after 24 ♘f6+ and 25 ♘x♕, White has regained his piece and is two healthy pawns ahead with the queens already off the board. Black resigned.

Dec-14-14  NikMuhdHaziq: This is not genius
Oct-24-19
Premium Chessgames Member
  plang: In Rodriguez-Darga 1978 Buenos Aires Olympiad Black played 11..Nf8 (11..Qc7 had also been played in two games not included in this database) and White went on to win; 11..g6 was new. 16..Ng7?! worked out poorly; a tougher defense would have been 16..Qc7 17 Nxh7..dxe 18 Nxf8..Rxf8 19 f5..exf 20 Bxf5..Ndf6 21 Bc2..Rfe8 with a defensible position. 22..Nf5 would have been better but White would have had a winning attack after 23 Bc3..Bg7 24 g4..Bxc3 25 Qxc3..Rc8 26 Rd3!.

NOTE: Create an account today to post replies and access other powerful features which are available only to registered users. Becoming a member is free, anonymous, and takes less than 1 minute! If you already have a username, then simply login login under your username now to join the discussion.

Please observe our posting guidelines:

  1. No obscene, racist, sexist, or profane language.
  2. No spamming, advertising, duplicate, or gibberish posts.
  3. No vitriolic or systematic personal attacks against other members.
  4. Nothing in violation of United States law.
  5. No cyberstalking or malicious posting of negative or private information (doxing/doxxing) of members.
  6. No trolling.
  7. The use of "sock puppet" accounts to circumvent disciplinary action taken by moderators, create a false impression of consensus or support, or stage conversations, is prohibited.
  8. Do not degrade Chessgames or any of it's staff/volunteers.

Please try to maintain a semblance of civility at all times.

Blow the Whistle

See something that violates our rules? Blow the whistle and inform a moderator.


NOTE: Please keep all discussion on-topic. This forum is for this specific game only. To discuss chess or this site in general, visit the Kibitzer's Café.

Messages posted by Chessgames members do not necessarily represent the views of Chessgames.com, its employees, or sponsors.
All moderator actions taken are ultimately at the sole discretion of the administration.

This game is type: CLASSICAL. Please report incorrect or missing information by submitting a correction slip to help us improve the quality of our content.

Featured in the Following Game Collections[what is this?]
Hilarity with Ivan C.
by ughaibu
24 Qh3xNd7! Chucky beats strong GM in 24 moves with knight fork
from IVANCHUK: CHESS GENIUS by notyetagm
Black d7-knight defending the f6-forking square? Bad.
from Knights need forking squares! by notyetagm
Brute tactics by Ivanchuk
from DeepBlade's favorite games by DeepBlade
e5?
from Francisco Vallejo Pons by kakhander
Round Ten, Game #28
from Linares 2002 by suenteus po 147
Vassily Ivanchuk's Best Games
by KingG
Tactical Concepts: Destruction
by ravel5184
Ivanchuk 100 selected games-Kalinichenko's book
by Gottschalk
Sicilian Def: Kan. Modern Var (B42) 1-0 Just take it!
from 2000 New Millennium Y2K Changed FTB Phil by fredthebear
Linares 2002
from # Greatest Tournaments 2002 by Qindarka
24 Qh3xNd7! destroys Black d7-knight of f6-knight tactical base
from THE UNDERRATED REMOVAL OF THE GUARD -- HEISMAN by Jaredfchess
24 Qh3xNd7! destroys Black d7-knight of f6-knight tactical base
from THE UNDERRATED REMOVAL OF THE GUARD -- HEISMAN by Baby Hawk
Tactical themes (Knight)
by lomez
Sicilian Def: Kan. Modern Var (B42) 1-0 Just take it!
from Drury Called Upon Fredthebear by fredthebear
Vassily Ivanchuk's Best Games
by Jaredfchess
Round 10 March 6 (Ponomariov bye)
from Linares 2002 by Tabanus

Home | About | Login | Logout | F.A.Q. | Profile | Preferences | Premium Membership | Kibitzer's Café | Biographer's Bistro | New Kibitzing | Chessforums | Tournament Index | Player Directory | Notable Games | World Chess Championships | Opening Explorer | Guess the Move | Game Collections | ChessBookie Game | Chessgames Challenge | Store | Privacy Notice | Contact Us

Copyright 2001-2023, Chessgames Services LLC