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Kasparov Sacs a Rook to Trap a Queen

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Updated: Jul 2, 2007, 5:35 PM | 2 | Amazing Games

Even at a young age, Garry Kasparov knew how to play tactics.  In this game, when he was 14, he sacrificed his rook, then trapped the enemy queen.

 

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