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Stein Arild Aarland vs Alexey Shirov
Gausdal Troll Masters 1991  ·  English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense. Queen's Knight Variation (A16)  ·  0-1


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Kibitzer's Corner
Jan-11-06
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  wwall: Best was 25.Rb3.

If 26.hxg4, then Qf4 (threatening 27...Qh6+ 28.Bh3 Qxg3+ 29.Qh2 Qxh2 mate) 27.Bh3 Qf3+ 28.Qg2 Qxd1.

After 26...g2+, if 27.Kxg2 Qh2+ 28.Kf1 Qg1+ 29.Ke2 Qf2 mate. If 27.Qxg2, then 27...Nf2+ 28.Kg1 Nxd1+ 29.Kf1 Nc3 and 30...Qxd3+.

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