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Peter Svidler vs Jonathan Yedidia
New York op New York USA 1995  ·  Scandinavian Defense: Richter Variation (B01)  ·  1-0
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Jan-08-10  Dr. ADHAM: Why black did not play 19. ..Qxa1?
Jan-08-10  Smothered Mate: 19. ... Qxa1??
20. Qxe7 Qxc1+
21. Bf1 Qxf1+
22. Kxf1 Rxf2+
23. Kxf2 Rxa2+
24. Kg3 Ra3+
25. Qxa3 b4
26. Qf3 Nd7
27. Qf7 Nf6
28. Qf8+ Ng8
29. Nf7#
Sep-01-11
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  perfidious: A tremendous attacking game by Svidler.

The position after 14....Be6 provides an obvious exchange sacrifice, but without Black's resourceful counter at move 17, Svidler would not have had the chance to play the elegant coup 19.Qe2.

A Sunday POTD without question.

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