Viswanathan Anand vs Judit Polgar (2003)

Viswanathan Anand vs Judit Polgar
Cap D'Agde FRA (2003) · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90) · 0-1

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Nov-14-04		Orbitkind: I can't believe how Polgar anihilates Anand with black.

Dec-08-04		enigmaticcam: What happens after 22.Kxa2? I see 22...b3+. If 23. cxb3, then 23...Qa5+ winning the rook.

Apr-12-05		notyetagm: If 22 xa2 then 22 ... a5+ setting up a <winning discovered attack> with tempo (the queen check). After 23 b1 b3 24 cxb3 xd2 Black is up by a whole exchange and the White king's pawn shield has been destroyed.

Apr-23-06		DrJekyll: Judith with a well played game over the great Anand! Good day kind sirs, Dr Jekyll

Apr-01-07		notyetagm: 21 ... xa2+! is a great tactical shot by Judit Polgar, all based on the possible <DISCOVERED ATTACK> that exists because the <UNDEFENDED> White d2-rook is lined up with the Black b4-pawn. This alignment of <UNDEFENDED> White d2-rook with the Black b4-pawn gives Judit the idea of putting her d8-queen on a5 to complete the <DISCOVERY CHAIN> Black a5-queen + Black b4-pawn + (<UNDEFENDED>) White d2-rook, with the White rook being the victim, the Black pawn being the discoverer, and the Black queen being the principal attacker in a <DISCOVERED ATTACK>.

Dec-02-10		sevenseaman: < notyetagm> Good sharp comments, exciting play by Judit. Vishy's development of the LS bishop to e2 is pedestrian.

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