Mark Taimanov vs Bent Larsen (1970)

Mark Taimanov vs Bent Larsen
Vinkovci 1970 · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical. Berlin Variation Pirc Variation (E39) · 0-1

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Aug-21-05		acirce: The famous 14..g5!?! 15.Bg3 g4 seems quite eccentric but may very well be the best. 16.Ne5 would have kept White's advantage.

Jan-01-06		aw1988: <acirce> Presumably after exchanges on g5, ...d4 follows?

Mar-16-06		zev22407: Taimanov starts with a dangerous attack with 20)h3 21)B-e5 and N-e4 but the briliant 23)...B-g4!! stops white's attack and Larsen has the counter attack with 25)..Q-d2.

Dec-22-07		Resignation Trap: 23...Bg4!! is THE move. If instead 23...Kf7 24.Ng5+ Ke7 25.Qxe5! and Black is in serious trouble despite being a Rook ahead.

Mar-06-09		WeakSquare: This is actually Queen's Gambit with Bf4, after 8...d5.

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