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Akiba Rubinstein vs Frederick D Yates
Bad Kissingen 1928  ·  Nimzo-Indian Defense: Reshevsky Variation (E46)  ·  1/2-1/2


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Jan-16-09   ungeneral: Wait, wouldn't 74. Rf2 win the game for white?
Jan-16-09
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  Karpova: <ungeneral: Wait, wouldn't 74. Rf2 win the game for white?>

What about 74.Rf2 g4 75.Kb7 Kg6 76.c8=Q Rxc8 77.Kxc8 Kf5 [see diagram]


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Does this look winning for White?

Jul-15-09   WhiteRook48: actually, it looks losing for white

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