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Viktor Korchnoi vs Alexey Suetin
URS-ch sf Minsk (1952), Minsk URS
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense. Polerio Defense Kieseritsky Variation (C58)  ·  1-0

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ANALYSIS [x]
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Jan-04-04  patzer2: The move <8. Qe2!> is of theoretical importance in this 6. d3 two knights line, leading to equality per Kasparov and Keene in BCO.

In this game, Korchnoi outplays his opponent in the middle game. Perhaps <30...Rf4!> with an immediate threat against White's isolated pawn would on f5 would have been better for Black. Also the simple <31...Qxf5!> was OK for Black after <31...Qxf5 32. Qb8+ Kh7 33. Qxb7 Rd7=>. After gaining a big positional advantage following the futile 31...Ne4?! sequence, Korchnoi's 39. Rg1! is a simple but effective finish.

Jan-04-04  tud: What's wrong with 25 ... - b5 and black is better.
Jan-04-04  patzer2: <tud> 25...b5 at a glance looks good for Black. It would seem Korchnoi got considerable help from his opponent in this win (e.g. overlooking 30...Rf4, 31...Qf5 and 25...b5). Still , I think Kasparov and Keene's assessment of 8. Qe2! as equalizing is still valid (as both sides missed better moves).
Oct-28-17  Albion 1959: Patzer 2: 8.Qe2 as Equalising? White is trying to gain equality as early as move eight? The move Qe2! is established theory that goes back as far the 1900's.
Oct-28-17  wtpy: 24..c3 is also a considerable improvement on black's play.

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