Teimour Radjabov vs Nick DeFirmian (2001)

Teimour Radjabov vs Nick DeFirmian
Sigeman & Co 2001 · Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation (E43) · 1-0

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Jun-14-06		Mateo: Impressive strategic skill for such a young player as Radjabov. And brilliant combination on move 48. 39. Qh2!? <a turning point> Bxa4 40. Rg6 Qf8? <40...Ne7 was better.> 41. Bxg5!! Rxg6 <41...fg 42.Re6! (with the threat 43.Qh5) > 42. fxg6+ Ke8 <42...Ke7 43.Qh7 Kd8 (43...Qg7 44.Bf6! ; 43...Rg7 44.Bh6! ; 43...Ke8 44.Bh6 ) 44.Bf6! > 43. Bh6 Qe7 44. Qa2 Bd7 <44...Qd7 45.Bf5 > 45. Be3 f5 <This may look weird but Black was like in a box. The game is lost.> 46. gxf5 Qf6 47. Rh5 Ne7 48. Bg5! Qf8 49. Qb1! Bxf5 <49...Nf5 50.Qb6 Ne7 51.Rh7 Rg7 52.Qd6 > 50. Qb5+ Bd7 51. Qxb6 a4 <52.Qd6 and Black's position collapses> 1-0

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