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Saturday, 21 December 2013

Galkin (2595) - Kovalenko (2643), 2013
Black to move

White has previously played Rfg2. What is wrong with this consolidating move?

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	1. Written by This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it on 07:47 22 äåêàáðÿ 2013 ã.
	Amateur The move 1.Rgf2 leaves the square g4 unprotected, allowing Black to execute a crushing combination. a.1.Rgf2 Nd4+ 2.exN Qg4+! 3.Rf3 e4 etc. b.1.Rgf2 Nd4+ 2.Ke1 Nc2+ 3.Kd1 Qg4+ 4.Rf3 Rc6! 5.h3 Qh5 and the threat of e4 is decisive.

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