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Emil Sutovsky vs Magnus Carlsen
European Clubs Cup (Men) 2003  ·  Alekhine Defense: Modern. Larsen Variation Miles Line (B04)  ·  1-0


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Oct-09-03   ksadler: Nice play by White at the end in order to push the pawn home.
Sep-30-08
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  notyetagm: White to play: 39 ?


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39 Bc8xb7! 1-0


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A *perfect* example of the tactical theme <KNIGHTS HATE ROOK PAWNS>: White promotes the a-pawn after 39 ... Nd8xBb7 40 a5-a6.

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39 ... Nd8xBb7 40 a5-a6 <promotion>


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