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Kasparov Vs. Karpov Mistake?

Submitted by Lance4635946 on Sat Jan 31, 2009 11:46pm.

In this match, it would appear that Karpov played a move that ruined his chances badly.  I might be looking into this on surface level stuff, but Instead of saving his queen, he offers his queen for 6 points, Karpov gives up his queen for a knigh... Read more »

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Juan Corzo vs Capablanca

Submitted by jaller435718 on Sat Jan 31, 2009 12:59pm.

Here is a game Capablanca lost. Read more »

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Capablanca vs J Corzo

Submitted by jaller435718 on Fri Jan 30, 2009 4:21pm.

Here is a game Capablanca drawed. Read more »

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Morphy's Brilliancy!

Submitted by ADK on Wed Jan 28, 2009 8:28am.

Here is yet another game displaying Morphy's brilliancy in the game of chess. He played R Cremorne in London, 1859, using the King's Gambit: Declined. Morphy launched an attack beginning with 19. Bc3 placing Cremorne's position into an irrecoverab... Read more »

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Kasparov versus The World

Submitted by Grakovsky on Tue Jan 27, 2009 3:14pm.

"It is the greatest game in the history of chess. The sheer number of ideas, the complexity, and the contribution it has made to chess make it the most important game ever played." - Garry Kasparov Prior to the game, Kasparov was considered a pro... Read more »

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Lines of Symmetry

Submitted by benws on Tue Jan 27, 2009 2:54pm.

It seems that my articles generate some support after all. By request of another chess.com member (not sure what to do here, so he'll go nameless), I introduce to you this fantastic game, also by Malinin. Here he sacrifices his queen very early a... Read more »

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Capablanca vs J Corzo

Submitted by jaller435718 on Tue Jan 27, 2009 6:11am.

Here is a game in which Capablanca lost. Read more »

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Even the Best Blunder

Submitted by Patzer24 on Mon Jan 26, 2009 11:01pm.

Here is a game from the 71st Corus Tournament Group C, IM Pruijssers - IM Bitalzadeh with full annotations and commentary: In this game we saw a quick end after 23 moves due to a blunder by black on the 19th move. This shows th... Read more »

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J Corzo vs Capablanca

Submitted by jaller435718 on Mon Jan 26, 2009 6:33pm.

Here is a drawed game played by Capablanca. Read more »

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Polish Immortal

Submitted by Grakovsky on Mon Jan 26, 2009 4:53pm.

The Polish Immortal was a game between Glinksberg and Miguel Najdorf played in Warsaw. Some sources give its date as 1930 or 1935, and give the name of the player of the white pieces as "Glucksberg". Garry Kasparov gives the date of the game as 19... Read more »

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8 Hard Points: 2 Queens vs. 1 ... and an Underdog Win!

Submitted by Precessional_Groove on Mon Jan 26, 2009 1:34pm.

 The following chess game is a game that I would like to share with the chess.com community because it demonstrates a die-hard attitude and a willingness to continue on in battle against seemingly impossible odds. The intention of this posting ... Read more »

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Juan Corzo vs Capablanca

Submitted by jaller435718 on Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:34pm.

Here is a well played game played by Capablanca. Read more »

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Berthold Suhle vs Adolf Anderssen

Submitted by zekiel on Sun Jan 25, 2009 2:02pm.

in this game black sacrificed a lot. but suhle did resign.It's great how Anderssen plays,for example, in the evergreen game he sacrificed his queen and won .    Read more »

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Peruvian Immortal

Submitted by Grakovsky on Sun Jan 25, 2009 12:03pm.

The Peruvian Immortal was a famous chess game played by the Peruvian master (later grandmaster) Esteban Canal against an unknown amateur at a simultaneous exhibition he gave at Budapest in 1934. In just 14 moves, Canal sacrificed both his rooks... Read more »

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Take the Queen! See if I care...

Submitted by ADK on Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:46am.

In this game, Karel Traxler allows J Reinisch to capture his Queen for a series of brutal attacks on White's King! This all transpired in the Opening with 4... Bc5 5. Nxf7 Bxf2+ leaving White defenceless. Play continued with 6. Ke2 Nd4+ 7. Kd3 b5 ... Read more »

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Capablanca vs J Corzo

Submitted by jaller435718 on Sat Jan 24, 2009 5:33am.

Here is a game playedd by Capablanca in which he lost. Read more »

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A little taste of Morphy.

Submitted by ADK on Fri Jan 23, 2009 4:15pm.

Here is a clever little game played by Paul Morphy and Duke Carl in Paris, 1858. Here, they played the Philidor Defence: General where Morphy plays 10. Nxb5! sacrificing his Knight for a series of attacks on Black's King. Finally, 16. Qb8+ Nxb8 cl... Read more »

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Capablanca vs E Corzo

Submitted by jaller435718 on Fri Jan 23, 2009 3:12pm.

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Hard fought match

Submitted by Jupitar on Fri Jan 23, 2009 10:54am.

I would have to say that this was one of my most thought out games, and even after the early mistake i made, I was able to pull out the upset and win by resignation.  After the queen exchange, black offered a draw, but i could not accept it becau... Read more »

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Feeling of Satisfaction

Submitted by benws on Tue Jan 20, 2009 5:52am.

As you look over this game, you might start to wonder at how much satisfaction white had in carrying out his combination. And you might also wonder at how much thought went into his calculation and his many sacrifices. Read more »

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Fischer vs. Petrosian!

Submitted by ADK on Mon Jan 19, 2009 11:21am.

In this game, Robert Fischer battles Tigran Petrosian playing the King's Indian Defence: Six Pawns Attack. Even though Fischer missed 21... Bxf4 22. Rxf4 Nf2+ which would make for an easier win... After 36... Qf2 there was no hope for Petrosian. P... Read more »

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Beating your Betters - Wins Against Titled Players

Submitted by FM FM_Eric_Schiller on Fri Jan 16, 2009 1:54pm.

I thought I'd share some inspirational games from my nearly 50 years of chess. In these games I defeat powerful titled players. I have a somewhat unusual profile. I have beaten many stars, but manage to lose to many amateurs too. My rating of 2200... Read more »

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Michael Adams vs Zlatko Basagic

Submitted by jaller435718 on Sun Jan 11, 2009 6:38am.

Here is an excellent game played by Michael Adams. Read more »

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The Anand vs Kramnik games with analysis

Submitted by jaller435718 on Sat Jan 10, 2009 7:27am.

Below are the Anand vs Kramnik games with complete analysis.                                                                                       Â... Read more »

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Morphy-The dancing of the knights

Submitted by aristeidis9 on Fri Jan 9, 2009 9:28am.

A wonderful game from Morphy..               For many amazing games,photos,biographies and articles about Paul Morphy come and join "Paul Morphy's group" http://www.chess.com/groups/view/paul-morphys-group See you there!! Read more »

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