Miguel Najdorf vs Yuri Averbakh (1953)

Miguel Najdorf vs Yuri Averbakh
SUI 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.

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