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Yifan Hou vs Nino Khurtsidze
Women's World Championship Knockout Tournament (2006), Ekaterinburg RUS, rd 3, Mar-16
Caro-Kann Defense: Two Knights Attack. Mindeno Variation Exchange Line (B11)  ·  0-1

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Apr-09-06  ReikiMaster: Excellent finish! 54...Ra1+ would be a good Friday puzzle. White seems to be deluded to play for win as she declined Queen exchange in move 23 and jeopardized her rook in move 27. Also 48...Nf3! threatening Nd2 forced white to lose material.

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