[chessmind] Dennis Monokroussos: Tactics Time: Werle-Wells, Staunton Memorial 2008

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Posted by Dennis Monokroussos:
Tactics Time: Werle-Wells, Staunton Memorial 2008
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   If you followed the Staunton Memorial this past August, you might have
   come across the very interesting game between Jan Werle and Peter
   Wells. If not, you're in for a treat.
   [werle_wells_2008.jpg]
   Black has just played 24...f6-f5, and although his position looks
   precarious, the knockout blow isn't immediately obvious. Furthermore,
   Black has some hopes of his own: the bishop on e6 is loose, protected
   only by a pinned knight on d4. The ...f4 advance is coming too, so the
   initial appearance of a big White advantage might be an illusion.
   Is it? See if you can work out the answer (but please don't comment
   your findings); in a day or so I'll post the game's impressive finish.