Brede Hagen vs Magnus Carlsen (2007)

Brede Hagen vs Magnus Carlsen
Arctic Chess Challenge (2007) · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf. Zagreb (Fianchetto) Variation (B91) · 1/2-1/2

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Aug-13-07		luzhin: If Hagen had played 28.Rxf7!! then there really would have been an upset.

Aug-13-07		Silverstrike: <luzhin> After 28.Rxf7 b2 what happens now?

Aug-13-07		DaveyL: 28. Rxf7 b2 28. Rb7 discovered check and Black is in deep dobey (+7 eval according to Shredder, sample line 29. ... Kh8 30. Rxb8 bxa1Q+ 31. Kh2 g6 32. Rxf8+ Kg7 33. Rf7+ Kh8 34. Nh5 and Black gets mated or gives up both queens for rook and bishop)

Aug-13-07		Silverstrike: Neat. Thanks!

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