Pavel Blatny vs Jesse Kraai (2001)

Pavel Blatny vs Jesse Kraai
American Open 2001 · Bird Opening: General (A02) · 1-0

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Apr-21-04		shr0pshire: I respect Blatny playing the Bird against a strong opponent. I think it is admirable how Blatny can mix it up.

Feb-03-05		GreenDayGuy: Wow! After looking at the end position for a few minutes, it looks like white will either win a piece or mate. Am I right?

Feb-03-05		aw1988: Yes.

Sep-06-05		lopium: How to win from here?

Jan-02-09		Birdmaster: If the rook moves out of danger, with say 25... Rc8, then white probably plays 26. Rg2 which wins the bishop, since 26... Bf8 leads to 27.Rg8#

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