Jan-10-11 Karjakin vs Radjabov, 2008 
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| popzags: After giving props to Radjabov, I must say that Karjakin was probably shaken by turn of events; he played the ensuing endgame rather aimlessly. For example, I don't understand the purpose of 23. Bc4. Is this Bishop really that bad? White opted for 33. Reh2. What about 33. Rc3?
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Jan-10-11 Koltanowski vs J Salazar, 1939
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| popzags: 19. Qg8+ Rxg8 or Nxg8 20. Nf7#
In Poland, smothered mate is frequently dubbed as 'Beniowski's mate' in honor of Polish and Hungarian hero, Maurycy Beniowski (Maurice Benyovszky). Beniowski used to be pretty epic XVIII century traveler and Polish patriot. His most famous action was ... |
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Kibitzing
