Paul Saladin Leonhardt vs Siegbert Tarrasch (1920)

Paul Saladin Leonhardt vs Siegbert Tarrasch
Berlin (1920) · French Defense: McCutcheon. Exchange Variation (C12) · 1/2-1/2

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Mar-14-05		lopium: Strange suicids of rook and bishop at the end... It seems all were programmed for a draw.

Mar-14-05		capanegra: This was a spectacular outcome. White's 51.h1!! was not only beautiful but also necessary, because Black was threatening e4 and c5 with serious threats, not to count the material advantage. The combination concludes with 52.f3! which deflects the Rook from the "g" rank. Fortunately for Tarrasch, 54…f1+! (a counter deflection!) saved the day. However, I have the impression that Leonhardt missed a win at some point earlier. For example, something like 26.b3 with the intention to break with b5?

Nov-26-05		Petrocephalon: <capanegra> Perhaps Leonhardt was concerned about ..e5 when he played 26.Nc4. Renfield questioned 30.Kc2, suggesting Ne3 instead.

Nov-13-07		zealouspawn: this has to be one of the most entertaining draws of all time

Mar-23-13		matherd1: Beginner's question: What's the point of the 52.Bf3 and 54.Rf1?

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