illustrates most of the ideas; tactical win at the end
A Byron vs W Hajenius, 2011 (B45) Sicilian, Taimanov, 36 moves, 1-0
...Bg4, f3, Qe1 line; d-file tactics; exchanges into B vs. N
K Mokry vs B Stein, 1988 (B45) Sicilian, Taimanov, 32 moves, 1-0
Bc1, Bb2 line; d4 pawn targeted; bad knight sac on kingside
Topalov vs M Sion Castro, 1993 (B45) Sicilian, Taimanov, 33 moves, 1-0
...Bxd3; e4 pawn gained; a battle of major pieces in files/rank
Matulovic vs Z Stevic, 1976 (B45) Sicilian, Taimanov, 40 moves, 1-0
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