Powell vs Nagel (1985)

Powell vs Nagel
London 1985 · Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation (B40) · 1-0

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Nov-20-03		Lawrence: A clear win for Black (unless Nagel ran out of time.)

Nov-20-03		AdrianP: <Lawrence> 10...Qxa1? 11. Nb3! wins the black queen. Anything else black is just a piece down.

Nov-20-03		Master of Sacrifice: good call. I say however that Nagel by no means had an automatic loss.

Nov-21-03		AdrianP: <Master of Sacrifice> Agreed, but I think I'd be too depressed to carry on after blundering a piece in 10 moves...!

Nov-21-03		Lawrence: Thanks, Adrian, now I see (said the blind man).

Nov-21-03		technical draw: In 1964 nagel lost a game in 11 moves. In 1985, 21 years later, he (or she) loses in 10 moves. Hmmm. I know a pub in London, Nagel,where they play Connect Four. Maybe you should consider switching.

Oct-26-05		chesscrazy: Nagel still had some chances to win. I don't know why he resigned. Taking the b4 pawn would have been fine.

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