Shirov-Polgar, Buenos Ares, 1994
Shirov, Alexei vs. Polgar, Judit
Annotated by:
kaaosaste (1200)
Chess opening:
Sicilian (B45), Taimanov variation
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26... Bd6
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It took until move 26 for Polgar to bring her last minor piece out, but when your opponent gives you the opportunity to use your knights in such an effective manner as Shirov allowed Polgar, it's forgivable. |
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27. Bg2
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An excellent tactical idea. 28 e5! Will give black serious problems. Fortunately for her though, Polgar found an adquate response. |
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27... Be5
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An excellent tactical idea. 28 e5! Will give black serious problems. Fortunately for her though, Polgar found an adequate response. |
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28. Kc4
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Following the adage of “restrain...blockade...destroy,” Shirov blocks the advance of the c-pawn. |
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28... Ke7
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Bringing her king into the fight and connecting rooks. If one move gives you the opportunity to achieve two objectives, it might to well to make it. |
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29. Ra1
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Shirov tries to tie the rook down to the defense of the a-pawn, and perhaps has ideas of Ra5. |
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29... Nc6
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White resigns here because [30 Kxc5 Rac8 31 Rxa6 Nb8+, and the rook is lost.] |
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