14...Bxd4!
In the 4th game of my second match with Karpov (1985) in a similar position I wrongly avoided this non-routine exchange, but here its advantages are far more specific and obvious. (Kasparov)
15.Rxd4?!
15.exd4 Qg5! 16.g3 Rfe8+ 17.Be2 Qg4=/+.
15...Nc5! 16.Qd1 Ne6! 17.Rd2 d4!-/+.
(the weak isolated d-pawn has suddenly been transformed into a formidable battering-ram).
In the 4th game of my second match with Karpov (1985) in a similar position I wrongly avoided this non-routine exchange, but here its advantages are far more specific and obvious. (Kasparov)
15.Rxd4?!
15.exd4 Qg5! 16.g3 Rfe8+ 17.Be2 Qg4=/+.
15...Nc5! 16.Qd1 Ne6! 17.Rd2 d4!-/+.
(the weak isolated d-pawn has suddenly been transformed into a formidable battering-ram).
16.Bg3!
Both defending the f2-pawn, and possibly including the bishop in the attack via h4. The position turned out to be very complicated, and it was unclear to me what Black should play here. (Kasparov)
16...Rc8 17.Nd5! Bxb2?! 18.c3 Ne5? 19.Bxe5 dxe5 20.Rxe5? (20.Ne3!+/-) Kg7.
Both defending the f2-pawn, and possibly including the bishop in the attack via h4. The position turned out to be very complicated, and it was unclear to me what Black should play here. (Kasparov)
16...Rc8 17.Nd5! Bxb2?! 18.c3 Ne5? 19.Bxe5 dxe5 20.Rxe5? (20.Ne3!+/-) Kg7.
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Unity Chess Multiple Choice 480
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B: Kb1 – 1
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The 1957 match between Bobby Fischer and Rudolf Cardoso, junior champion of the Philippines.
Ambassador Carlos Romulo of the Philippines makes the first move.
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🔘 Fischer - Cardoso (1957)
Rodolfo Cardoso (19) of Manila and Bobby Fischer (14) of Brooklyn came together in an international match, sponsored by Pepsi-Cola. Cardoso had competed in the World Junior Championship (scoring 6.5-4.5), and Fischer at the time was engaged in winning the U.S. "Open" Championship. The encounter had its moments of excitement and Cardoso won one game and drew two games; but Bobby scored a convincing triumph – Chess Review 1957.
🔸 Fischer 1 1 0 1 1 = = 1 6
🔸 Cardoso 0 0 1 0 0 = = 0 2
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Rodolfo Cardoso (19) of Manila and Bobby Fischer (14) of Brooklyn came together in an international match, sponsored by Pepsi-Cola. Cardoso had competed in the World Junior Championship (scoring 6.5-4.5), and Fischer at the time was engaged in winning the U.S. "Open" Championship. The encounter had its moments of excitement and Cardoso won one game and drew two games; but Bobby scored a convincing triumph – Chess Review 1957.
🔸 Fischer 1 1 0 1 1 = = 1 6
🔸 Cardoso 0 0 1 0 0 = = 0 2
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Savielly Tartakower v. Nicolas Rossolimo, in the opening round of the international tournament at Amsterdam, 11th November 1950.
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At the drawing of lots for the international tournament in Amsterdam, 10th November 1950. On the left, Burgemeester A. J. d'Ailly; on his left, Miguel Najdorf, who went on to take 1st place in the event, ahead of Sammy Reshevsky.
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"A master looks at every move he would like to make, especially the impossible ones."
Irving Chernev (1957) Logical Chess: Move by Move.
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Irving Chernev (1957) Logical Chess: Move by Move.
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Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam, 30th November 1948. Ex-world champion Max Euwe boards a plane on his way to a tour of Iceland, and North & South America.
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