Rustam Kasimdzhanov vs Vladimir Akopian (2008)

Rustam Kasimdzhanov vs Vladimir Akopian
Elista Grand Prix (2008) · Semi-Slav Defense: Stoltz Variation. Shabalov Attack (D45) · 1-0

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Dec-22-08		shintaro go: Shabalov gambit strikes again

Dec-22-08		Gilmoy: <16.Qa4!> encourages Black to castle into the pin on g. White pays a move to provoke a commitment. At GM levels, that's an adequate return on your tempi. <16..Nxd2+?> vacates d1, giving White's Q a free transfer to h1!

Dec-22-08		positionalgenius: heck of a game here. good job kasim.

Dec-23-08		Andrew Chapman: If 35.. Bxe6, does white just play Nxe6 with threats Rd8 and Qc3?

Apr-21-11		wordfunph: Rustam Kasimdzhanov - Vladimir Akopian final position after 35.de6 click for larger view Rustam in NIC Magazine 2009 #1.. "It is amazing how strong two knights can be in an open position. This game brought back some happy memories of the days when my knights ruled the world."

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