Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Jan Smeets (2005)

Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Jan Smeets
Corus Tournament: Group B 2005 · Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack. Modern Defense (B14) · 0-1

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Jan-13-06		Bobak Zahmat: I saw this particulary game live at Corus 2005, after the game Mamedyarov was devastated. Smeets played a brilliant game.

Mar-17-07		neilmcmurdo: Great game. 15. Ba4 looks better. the check is counterproductive.

Mar-17-07		neilmcmurdo: er, sorry! he gets there anyway!

Mar-17-07		neilmcmurdo: 18. Re1+ is hopefully a more constructive comment!

Jan-20-09		OneArmedScissor: This is a pretty remarkable game.

Jan-20-09		Jafar219: <<OneArmedScissor>: This is a pretty remarkable game.> Yes.After this game Mamedyarov couldn`t stop his tears.He cried like little child.

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