Apr-19-08 F Goldschmied vs O Preinhaelter, 1916 
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gibbonsm: An awesome demonstration of the Blackmar (Staunton Gambit). Black's 8)...b6? is the beginning of the end. Instead of the Queenside Fianchetto, Black should have played Qe1 or equivalent defensive measures. Needless to say White's Queen sacrifice is quite beautiful. I enjoy studying |
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Mar-28-08 Yuri Averbakh 
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gibbonsm: Grandmaster Averbakh's contribution to Chess is beyond measure. Mike Gibbons
Sugar Land, Texas |
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Feb-23-08 Keres vs W E Kunerth, 1936 
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gibbonsm: This particular version of the KGA is named after Mason who employed this opening against Rosenthal in Paris (1878). Oddly enough, Mason lost this game which was the first and only time he ever played it :-) Keres employed this opening in the 1920's and 1930's during the course of ... |
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Jan-20-08 D Byrne vs Fischer, 1956 
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gibbonsm: Hello Team
I joined this Board (this evening) for just one reason. I noted the passing of Robert J. Fischer who changed my life (at a very fundamental level) and gave me new appreciation for a board game called Chess. For those old enough to recall, Fischer's contribution to ... |
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