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IQP, Isolated Queen Pawn, Games
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This collection shows how to take advantage of the dynamic possibilities of the isolated d pawn. If the isolani manages to advance, look out! On the other hand, if it is firmly blockaded, it tends to become a liability that leads to a lost endgame as pieces are exchanged. I find this strategic struggle utterly fascinating.

The all -time IQP classic that unleashes the power of d5!!
Kamsky vs Short, 1994 
(E41) Nimzo-Indian, 26 moves, 1-0

Kamsky vs K Miton, 2007 
(E54) Nimzo-Indian, 4.e3, Gligoric System, 43 moves, 1-0

M Drummond vs R J Dive, 2006 
(B10) Caro-Kann, 23 moves, 1-0

H Wirthensohn vs Tal, 1982 
(A16) English, 29 moves, 0-1

Smyslov vs Karpov, 1971 
(D41) Queen's Gambit Declined, Semi-Tarrasch, 29 moves, 1-0

Geller vs Suetin, 1981 
(B42) Sicilian, Kan, 20 moves, 1-0

Modern classic with the Knight sac on f7!
Mamedyarov vs Kharlov, 2006 
(D27) Queen's Gambit Accepted, Classical, 26 moves, 1-0

Another brilliant Knight sac
Keres vs Geller, 1962 
(D41) Queen's Gambit Declined, Semi-Tarrasch, 28 moves, 1-0

Brilliant K side attack using the space from the isolani
Botvinnik vs M Yudovich Sr., 1933 
(D96) Grunfeld, Russian Variation, 23 moves, 1-0

Classic Knight sac on f7. Knight is supported by the isolani
Botvinnik vs Vidmar, 1936  
(D60) Queen's Gambit Declined, Orthodox Defense, 24 moves, 1-0

Advance the Isolani & good things happen
Udris vs Tal, 1953 
(A60) Benoni Defense, 34 moves, 0-1

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