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11. Nxf6+
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Tarrasch's attack begins. |
 
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11... Bxf6
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11... PxN would have partially blocked in Richter's B, so he chooses the alternative recapture. |
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12. Qh5+
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Tarrasch presses forward. |
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12... g6
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Interposing, but Tarrasch will break down the barrier. |
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13. Bxg6+
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This sacrifice will force the Black monarch to bestir himself. Richter delays this fate one move... |
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13... hxg6
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...by capturing with the Pawn... |
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14. Qxg6+
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...but with this move, he now has no choice. |
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14... Ke7
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14... K-B1 would be answered with 15 Q-B7 mate, so Richter must move here. |
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15. Ng4
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Tarrasch is relentless in his pursuit of the goal. |
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15... Qf8
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Adding extra protection to the threatened Bishop. |
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16. Nxf6
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Tarrasch captures anyway. |
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16... Qxf6
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Forced, to avoid losing the piece. But now... |
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17. Bg5
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...this pin appears to be crushing. Richter's Queen is a goner. |
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17... Ne2+
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Never give up! Richter's stunning counterattack swings the game in his favor in a heartbeat. |
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18. Kh1
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Forced. |
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18... Rxh2+
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A beautiful sacrifice. Mate is forthcoming. |
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19. Kxh2
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Again forced. |
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19... Rh8+
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Brilliantly played. |
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20. Bh6
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This shortens the game by a move. |
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20... Qh4#
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A superb struggle. Richter, lying on the ropes, came up with a brilliant combination to score the knockout. |
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