Aarne Ilmari Niemela vs Mikhail Tal (1959)

Aarne Ilmari Niemela vs Mikhail Tal
Riga 1959 · Benoni Defense: Four Pawns Attack. Main Line (A69) · 0-1

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Dec-04-02		bishop: The premature 10.e5 is easily refuted by Tal.

Oct-04-04		tacticsjokerxxx: 23.-c6!! I like that move..

Jun-08-05		bomb the bishop: <bishop> well, its not exactly premature, the problem is that white should have responded by 12. g5, b6 13. o-o, e5 where as the game is equal or 12. o-o, e5, 13. f4, f5 14. e5, e5, d2, d7, ad1 and the game would be equal regarding material advantage, seems like e6 was a big mistake! (by the way, good coincidence you being bishop as well)

Jun-15-06		luzhin: Pity Niemala didn't play on with Kh1 allowing Tal to demonstrate 28 Ng3+!! and mate next move, however the knight is captured.

Jul-14-08		devioustalfan: the Benoni and semi tarrasch transpose frequently and they make great games w/good chances for black.

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