Alexandre Abrosimov vs Mikhail Tal (1959)

Alexandre Abrosimov vs Mikhail Tal
Riga 1959 · Sicilian Defense: Kan. Knight Variation (B43) · 0-1

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Jan-26-08		Autoreparaturwerkbau: I'm sure Alexandre had some plan at 19...Bxf5(?), but Tal some other plan too.

Jun-20-08		mate2900s: smooth tactic by Tal

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