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Allan Stig Rasmussen vs Desiree Hamelink
11th Essent Open (2007), Hoogeveen NED, rd 1, Oct-12
Sicilian Defense: Big Clamp Formation (B20)  ·  1-0

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Jul-24-14  GumboGambit: The stepladder pawn formation after 4.c3 represents the <Big Clamp Formation>

Its a nice sounding name, although come to think of it, "Stepladder Formation" may be a more accurate moniker.

Nov-20-20  Agferna: 37. Qf8+ would have been a spectacular finish. Cheers

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