Alexander Shabalov vs Gaston Needleman (2005)

Alexander Shabalov vs Gaston Needleman
American Continental Championship 2005 · Sicilian Defense: Paulsen. Bastrikov Variation (B47) · 0-1

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Sep-02-05		patzer2: White's 41...Ne3! is a winning double attack, threatening to win the exchange for decisive advantage or to mate if the Rook moves (e.g. 43. Rg1 Qb7+ and White mates soon). Not bad for a 15-year-old Master against a GM!

Sep-02-05		patzer2: I wonder if Shabalov lost in a time scramble? He blundered with 38. Bd3?? (instead 38. Bg2 = appears to hold), allowing the potential winning 38...Rd2! 39. Rg1 Kh8! 40. Bxf7 41. Qa8+ Kh7 42. Qe4 Ne5 . Though not as strong as 38...Rd2!, Needleman's 38...Rd7 appears to also be sufficient for a Black win. Perhaps Shabalov thought he could win on tactics in the complications after 38. Bd3?? In any event, his young opponent proves this to be a mistake.

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