Alexander Shabalov vs Evgeny Najer (2006)

Alexander Shabalov vs Evgeny Najer
Aeroflot Open (2006) · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation. English Attack (B90) · 1/2-1/2

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Feb-27-06		patzer2: Black plays the interesting positional exchange sacrifice 25...Nb6!? and gets much the better of the draw in the ending. I found the game fascinating, as White seems to have just enough to pull the rabbit out of the hat to stop Black's passed pawns and save the game. Running it quickly though Fritz 8, I could find no decisive errors by either side. Both players are obviously well prepared in this variation and their play here is worthy of study.

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25. Nb6!? gives Black an advantage, but not enough for a win
from Positional Sacrifices by patzer2