Miguel Najdorf vs Yuri Averbakh (1953)

Miguel Najdorf vs Yuri Averbakh
Zurich Candidates (1953) · Queen's Indian Defense: Classical. Traditional Variation (E17) · 0-1

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May-31-05		keypusher: <iron maiden>, here is another one for your zugzwang collection, also from Zurich 1953. It's hard to believe that Najdorf could get himself into such a straitjacket.

May-31-05		iron maiden: Indeed it is, thank you.

May-31-05		Kangaroo: Look at Euwe vs Averbakh, 1953 for another example of fine techniques

Oct-26-05		patzer2: I like this game for an example of utilizing the deflection and the pin tactic, which is used here in conjunction with the zugzwang theme. After <35...f5!> all piece moves enable Black to obtain a decisive advantage as in the game or after the possibility 36. Rd3 Nb2 37. Rb3 Nd1 , when Black wins a piece (as in the following position). click for larger view

Oct-26-05		patzer2: The simple double attack 40...Rc4! wins without any need for subtle zugzwang-like maneuvers.

Feb-20-10		Jonathan Sarfati: <patzer2>, what's the hurry? ...c4 is coming soon enough, but first Black stops any possibility of White's using the c-file to penetrate to c6 and attack the a6 while Black grabs s. By stopping any chance of White counterplay, Black convinced White to resign sooner.

Feb-08-11		NM JRousselle: Maybe time control was move 40 and Black wanted to eliminate even the slightest counter play by White. Rc4 is not going away.

Feb-08-11		bubuli55: Nice game. For me 35...f5 is difficult to see

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