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Over 50% he matches or beats Bobby's record

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03-10-2013 , 05:52 PM

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ganstaman

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Originally Posted by leofric

Oh yeah - just have to break the pin with Bg1+ and Bd4+

29. Rxf1+ Kh2 30. Bg1+ Kh1 31. Bd4+ Rxf1 and while you should end up with a queen for a rook, I'm not sure there's an immediate mate here.

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03-10-2013 , 06:04 PM

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TexAg06

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Speaking of Carlsen's openings, here's an interesting (as usual) article from IM Curtains on Carlsen's opening preparation (or lack thereof). It really speaks to just how well Carlsen plays the middlegame. It's incredible actually.

http://www.uschess.org/content/view/12118/704/

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03-10-2013 , 07:16 PM

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leofric

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Originally Posted by ganstaman

29. Rxf1+ Kh2 30. Bg1+ Kh1 31. Bd4+ Rxf1 and while you should end up with a queen for a rook, I'm not sure there's an immediate mate here.

Bxc3 bc: Bxc6 seems pretty terminal though - Not like White isnt going to lose at least another piece shortly.

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