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Nick de Firmian vs Igor Khmelnitsky
United States Championship (1995), Modesto, CA USA, rd 9, Nov-29
Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation (B45)  ·  1/2-1/2

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Jul-18-14  estrick: In his book "Chess Exam and Training Guide," Khmelnitsky uses this game to give examples of how to defend worse positions.

His commentary on p. 265 begins after 19.Nh5.

"White's pawn structure is pointing towards my king, the center is locked and my king is feeling "lonely" on the king-side. White queen, rook and bishop are ready to join "the party", while presence of [the pawn on f5] insures a space advantage. All symptoms of a strong attack are present."

19. ...Nxh5 is an example of 'trading down' to remove threats.

20 ...f6, 21. ...Ng8, and 22. ...h6 are examples of "pure" defensive moves and "prophylaxis" or "overprotection."

24. ...Rf7 and 25. ...Rfc7 is an example of preparing a counterattack along the c-file.

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