Alexander Grischuk vs Peter Leko (2002)

Alexander Grischuk vs Peter Leko
Russia vs The Rest of the World (2002) · Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack. Fianchetto Variation (B31) · 1/2-1/2

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Sep-12-07		Per: Doesnt 41..Rxd2 win?

Sep-12-07		kingsindian2006: 41..Rxd2 is impossible unless a rook can hop a pawn .

May-03-09		KholdStare: 41...Rxd3 does win, however. 41...Rxd3 42. Rxd3 Rxd3 At this point, 43. Qxd3 doesn't work because of Qb2#. That's why the black queen must be captured. 43. Qxc3 Now, all black needs to do is make the white king capture away from a1. 43...Rxd1+ 44. Qc1 Rxc1 45. Kxc1 bxa2 White is lost.

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