When you block a threat, you become pinned(!)

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When you block a threat, you become pinned(!)
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36 ... Rd7-e7 blocks check but drops c7-queen to pin 37 Qf4xQc7
Kasparov vs Kramnik, 1999
(B62) Sicilian, Richter-Rauzer, 36 moves, 1-0
30 Rc1-c2 meets threat of ... Rb2xQd2 but allows 31 ... Qc5xc4!
Anand vs Kasparov, 2000
(B92) Sicilian, Najdorf, Opocensky Variation, 32 moves, 0-1
2 games

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