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Opening: English opening
Annotations by: jim42078, Lord Ptarmigan
From the analysis: This game features two of the greatest players of the game ever, who were also polar opposites. Botvinnik, the studious player, the strategist, and an expert at positional sacrifices; and Tal,...
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Annotated Master GameOpening: English opening
Annotations by: dconterno
From the analysis: Kotov does not play the opening in a clear and logical manner - a poor Bishop move (14. Bd2) let Tal improve his position at Kotov's expenses. This Bishop move leads to the loss of one tempo and...
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Annotated Master GameOpening: English: Bremen, reverse dragon
Annotations by: kereru
From the analysis: Botvinnik plays his favourite English Opening, leading to a Reversed Sicilian Dragon. Feeling the pressure from White's fianchettoed bishop, Portisch tries to regroup, but is crushed by a sudden...
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Annotated Master GameOpening: English opening
Annotations by: jim42078, Lord Ptarmigan
From the analysis: This game shows Staunton at his brilliant best, demonstrating supreme positional skill ahead of his time. Note in particular the deployment of his bishops at g2 and b2 which is reminiscent of...
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Annotated Master GameOpening: English opening: Agincourt variation
Annotations by: Alkhemyst
From the analysis: This game was played during the 1936 Nottingham Tournament. It received a prize given for the best game of the round (13th). It notably features an isolated Queen Pawn.
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Annotated Master GameOpening: English opening
Annotations by: Paul Georghiou
From the analysis: This game was expected to be a one way battle. However GM Pons put up a mighty fight, and managed to draw against the Great Kasparov- a legend - especially at Linares!
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Annotated Master GameOpening: English opening
Annotations by: jim42078, Lord Ptarmigan
From the analysis: In contrast to the 1960 Championship, which Tal won rather convincingly, 1961 saw Botvinnik dominate throughout. There are several reasons for this, such as Tal's ill health, but primarily it...
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Annotated Master GameOpening: English: Caro-Kann defensive system
Annotations by: kereru
From the analysis: Spielmann plays a trendy new move from recently published analysis. Unfortunately for Spielmann, Botvinnik has read the article too. He proceeds to demolish his opponent in 12 moves, entirely...
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