Anthony Miles vs Ljubomir Ljubojevic (1978)

Anthony Miles vs Ljubomir Ljubojevic
Bugojno (1978) · Tarrasch Defense: Symmetrical Variation (D32) · 1-0

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Given 17 times; par: 50 [what's this?]

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Aug-10-03		Emil Tyson: This game features Miles most memorable king walk.

Aug-10-03		hickchess99: white's king walked miles before the game was over. oh yes, i went there.

Aug-11-03		PVS: I would wager that these two created some interesting games.

Aug-12-03		Emil Tyson: Here's another one worth a look, Ljubojevic vs Miles, 1980

Aug-01-04		InspiredByMorphy: 32. ... Qxe4? is the blunder which lost this game for black. I cant figure out why Ljubojevic didnt play ... Rxc3+ 33.Bxc3 Qxc3+ 34.Kb1 Qf3 after which white still has a clear advantage, but no clear win. Miles himself saw this after the game and gave two different replies, both of which still lead to technical difficulties for white (if playing to win) . They were 1.) 35. Rhe1 (which Ljubojevic may have underestimated his drawing chances against) ... Qxf2 36.e5 Qf5+ 37.Kb2 Qe6 Or 2.) 35. Rd8+ Kg7 36.Rd7+ Kf6 37.Rhxh7 Qxe4+ Miles does play an incredible game however, and the queen sacrifice with the king walking all over the place is a sight!

Aug-01-04		IMlday: Amazing chess!

Jul-26-07		tal lover: Black could have drawn the game with 23...Qxh1, but probably Ljubojevic though he was winning, and dont want to trade queens and fight for a draw in the endgame

Mar-04-09		number 23 NBer: <tal lover> 23...Qxh1 is impossible. Which move were you referring to?

Mar-20-09		WhiteRook48: he is forced after 40 miles to fall into a knight fork

Apr-16-09		ToTheDeath: I would walk 500 Miles and I would walk 500 more.

Jul-14-10		GrahamClayton: 23.f6 is better for White. After 23..f6+ 24.g3, White has a Rook and 2 minors pieces for the Queen, and a relatively safe King position, which should lead to a win.

Oct-07-10		sevenseaman: A fork can have a cutting edge!

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