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Training position Konstantin Sakaev White to move
The combination of the moves b2-b3 and Bc1-d2 is unfortunate, so if Black is able quietly to complete his development, he will get a good game. However, his bishop hangs on the c-file:
In an open position, White secures the advantage of the two bishops, thanks to which he has a clear advantage.
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Training position Konstantin Sakaev White to move
Retreating the Na5 would lose the initiative, as the Ra1 hangs. But there followed instead:
A beautiful move, which allows Black to win material with the help of a small combination.
Black has an extra pawn and the better position. The rest of the game was just a technical realisation of a large advantage.
24.Rc1 Re8 25.Ng1 Bg7 26.Re1 Rd8 27.Ne2 Ne3+ 28.Kg1 h5 29.Nc1 Qd5 30.Nd3 Qxf3 31.Qe2 Qd5 32.b4 Re8 33.Qf2 Kh7 34.Nf4 Qb7 35.Rc1 Rc8 36.Rxc8 Qxc8 37.Nd3 Qc4 38.Qe2 Qe6 39.Nf4 Qe4 40.Nh3 Qb1+ 41.Kf2 Qxb2
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Lazaro Bruzon Batista 2584 Konstantin Sakaev 2639 Ubeda 2001 Black to move
In playing his last move (17.g4-g5), White missed a tactical nuance: