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Yifan Hou vs Anatoly Karpov
Trophee CCAS (2008) (rapid), Cap d'Agde FRA, rd 7, Oct-28
Italian Game: Classical Variation. Giuoco Pianissimo (C53)  ·  1-0

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Oct-29-08  hellopolgar: now that's interesting

how many 14-year old girls can beat an ex-world champion for 15+ years.

well yes Karpov is old now but still...Hou is just amazing

Oct-29-08  Everett: <Hou is just amazing>... after winning one, losing three, including another Guico

Yifan Hou vs Karpov, 2008

Oct-30-08  Woody Wood Pusher: Karpov still fearlessly enters these positions where he has 2 pawns for a knight, but rapid games against these young talents are too difficult to hold...
Apr-15-14  PJs Studio: 19...Bxe3...hmmmm

I'm guessing Karpov did not want his c6 Knight on e7? (It is a poor spot...) Or did he think he had compensation for the piece?

I suspect he made a tactical oversight about his hanging knight on f4 because Karpov doesn't make poor decisions like two pawns for a knight and no pressure. Everyone has the occasional tactical oversight but he is less likely to make a simple strategic blunder.

I think I read this was a speed game.

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