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Submitted by benws on Mon, 12/01/2008 at 12:28pm.

White employs a few nice ploys in this battle, leaving his queen en prise for several moves until black is forced to take, which allows white to storm the bastions. The rooks+bishops combo is very effective, as can be shown by black's quick resignation.

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by CalviNC - 3 years ago
Bishan Singapore

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very nice game

by unclemike - 3 years ago
Barbados

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just when one thinks one has seen the last of the most beautiful games another one pops up. Chess is indeed immortality personified!

by Gwydion - 3 years ago
Michigan United States

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Astounding play. Very inspiring.

by daozu - 3 years ago
Haarlem International

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beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

by santiR - 3 years ago
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amazing. i cannot believe how much of black's army is stranded on the queenside.

by 8dot8 - 3 years ago
Canton United States

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That is beautiful.

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