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Tigran Vartanovich Petrosian vs Fridrik Olafsson
Izt 1958  ·  King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (E92)  ·  1/2-1/2


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May-23-08
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  whiteshark: An excellent defence by Olafsson!
Jan-16-09
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  arsen387: tough defense by Olaffson, holding 2 pawn down endgame against future champion. there's nice little trap starting with moves 42..Kf6 and 43..Rd3, so that 45.Rxd6? loses a R to Rd1+ 46.Kg1 Rg8+.
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