Alexander Beliavsky vs Garry Kasparov (1979)

Alexander Beliavsky vs Garry Kasparov
Minsk 1979 · Benoni Defense: Classical Variation. Main line (A73) · 1-0

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Given 21 times; par: 48 [what's this?]

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Feb-05-05		Flo: Oh, Beliavsky wins against Kasparov in not more than 36 moves! That's a strong player!

Feb-05-05		jmcd2002: Kasparov was born in '63. That makes him about 16 at this time - not yet in his prime. Nevertheless, an interesting game, though I have to confess I don't "get" the Benoni at all (even though I've been mauled by the Benoni and the Benko a few times each...).

Oct-16-07		armis: Black didn't play vigorously enough to obtain counterplay, got cramped and then his weaknesess started to tell. This is a fine example of exploiting the weaknesess of the black queenside loosened by the move a6 and blockaded by a5.

May-21-09		WhiteRook48: 33 Bd8!

May-28-09		ToTheDeath: 23...Rad8 is fine for Black.

Kasparov on Kasparov: Part I

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