[chessmind] Dennis Monokroussos: The King's Gambit Rides Again...

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Posted by Dennis Monokroussos:
The King's Gambit Rides Again...
http://chessmind.powerblogs.com/posts/1171177811.shtml


   at least on this one occasion.
   We start from this position, which is favorable for White no matter
   how you slice it:
   [papp_pilgaard_1.jpg]
   White has an abundance of good moves, including the prophylactic 15.a3
   and the very direct 15.Bg5. Both moves give White a clear edge, but
   White had a deep idea in mind. The game continued 15.Nxd6+ (Obvious,
   but the complication comes on move 16.) 15...Rxd6 16.Qxd6 b4 (The
   point: the knight is trapped.)
   [papp_pilgaard_2.jpg]
   Strong players should try to figure out White's idea from this point.
   Those wanting a further hint should continue to the next diagram.

   ([1]show)

   17.Na4! (The point of this becomes clear on the next move.) 17...Nxa4
   18.Bg5 f6
   [papp_pilgaard_3.jpg]
   Now what? When you're ready for the answer, click [2]here.
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