Lajos Portisch vs Bent Larsen (1972)

Lajos Portisch vs Bent Larsen
Las Palmas 1972 · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation. Gligoric System Bernstein Defense (E56) · 1-0

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Feb-27-09		whiteshark: Position after <41...Kxf7> click for larger view - Black is a pawn down, - with 3 weak pawn islands, - his Rooks are not connected, - his King is unprotected in-between. Larsen's fine combined +passed pressing secured victory rather soom.

May-24-12		Anderssen99: Why didn't Portisch play 40.Qe4!! ? It is crushing.

May-24-12		NM JRousselle: If 40 Qe4, can Black respond Rg2+?

May-24-12		Sastre: 40.Qe4 Rxg2+ 41.Kxg2 wins.

May-24-12		diceman: <Anderssen99: Why didn't Portisch play 40.Qe4!! ? It is crushing.> He wasn’t exactly losing after Rhf7+. This was probably the time control, no telling how much time he had left.

Jun-20-12		Anderssen99: diceman: I pointed out 40.Qe4!! to those who like to see the strongest moves, not to criticise chess giants. Portisch is undoubtedly a superb player and I really like his elegant style.

Jun-20-12		King Death: < diceman: <Anderssen99: Why didn't Portisch play 40.Qe4!! ? It is crushing.> He wasn’t exactly losing after Rhf7+. This was probably the time control, no telling how much time he had left.> Both moves win, as far as the time control, it was the last move for Portisch. Back then international events were played at 40/ 2 1-2.

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