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The Power of h4- Part 1

Submitted by benws on Sat, 02/09/2008 at 1:24pm.

In this game, the power of the pawn move h4 is shown. After a dubious opening line by his opponent, Polugaevsky sacrifices his rook. It seems as though he does not have enough compensation, but then a few subtle moves brick in his opponent's with a wall of pawns. An interesting endgame then insues.

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by figrock - 3 years ago
United States
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Why is the "Anti Meran Gambit" considered a bizarre opening? Undecided

by dalmatinac - 3 years ago
Croatia
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Great game!
by Kombinator - 3 years ago
Ukraine
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very interesting
by KevinPaolo - 4 years ago
Antipolo City - Rizal Philippines
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awesome game!
by scandinaviandefense - 4 years ago
Michigan United States
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Great game!
by Lions - 4 years ago
International
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Unorthodox and cool
by FM paolodm - 4 years ago
Virginia United States
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That was an awesome game
by Skillz88 - 4 years ago
Behind you!! jokin, I'm on your left. United Kingdom
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uummm... intresting
 

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