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Jonathan Speelman vs Andrew D Martin
British Championship (1982), Torquay ENG, rd 6, Aug-07
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense. King's Indian Formation (A15)  ·  1-0

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Oct-30-06  mack: Speelman's early queen sac must have come as something of a surprise. How sound is it?
Oct-30-06
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  IMlday: Looks like Tal chess to me. :-)
Sound? I don't know.
Effective? Obviously.

Jan-29-12  Eduardo Bermudez: Two minor pieces are stronger than the Queen !!
Jul-01-14  MarkThornton: I remember watching this game in the Commentary area of the British Championships. At first, no-one believed this sacrifice, but then we all began to realise that Black had no defence....

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