David Bronstein vs Pal Benko (1969)

David Bronstein vs Pal Benko
Monte 1969 · Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack (B09) · 1-0

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Given 2 times; par: 74 [what's this?]

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Apr-19-12		keypusher: Marovic and Parma call White's thirteenth move "original and strong," adding that Black cannot castle because of Re2 and Re7. Would be interesting to see what a computer thought. After 30 moves: click for larger view White's 31st move is very pretty.

Apr-19-12		Everett: 5.e5 seems to first played here. Another idea from Bronstein..., Adorjan, Velimirovic and others picked it up over the years...

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