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An Old School Combination

An Old School Combination

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Updated: Oct 30, 2007, 12:59 PM | 17 | Amazing Games

This game was played in 1844 between Hoffman and Petroff, both Grandmasters of the era. Black's idea of surrendering his Queen to bind the enemy King with the lesser pieces is a true triumph of mind over matter.


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