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Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Nodirbek Abdusattorov
Saint Louis Blitz (2024) (blitz), Saint Louis, MO USA, rd 13, Aug-16
English Opening: Agincourt Defense. Catalan Defense Accepted (A13)  ·  0-1

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Aug-20-24
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  offramp: There is a funny side to this game.

The game is level but Ian Nepomniachtchi played a single bad move and everything went pear-shaped.
20. h3? This move is to evict the black knight.


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20...Nge3!
21. Ng5, which is a reasonable defensive idea.
21...g6.
22. Bxb7 Nxd1.


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White could now play 23. Bc8. Black would wipe out the kingside: 23...Qxf2+ 24. Kh1 Nce3 25. Qe4 Qe1+! 26. Kh2 Nf1+!


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In the game White made a bizarre mistake.
24. b3? This move is to evict the black knight.


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24...Ne3! Incredible!
25. Nce4 Nxd1
26. Qxd1 f6.


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Black is ahead by two clear exchanges. 0-1.

Aug-20-24
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  MarcusBierce: Didn’tt see that coming at all.

Black to play move 20… Tuesday puzzle?

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