FIDE World Championship - Kamsky / Karpov, Game 1

FIDE World Championship - Game 1
White: Anatoly Karpov Black: Gata Kamsky
6 June, 1996 - Elista, Kalmykia (Russian Federation)

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12. Bd1

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Grandmaster Arthur Bisguier's Commentary

Of course, White avoids 12. Bxd4? exd4 13. Qxd4 (if 13. Ne2, then Black could play 13. ... c6 with play against White's center and uncastled King) 13. ... Nxe4, when Black has a clear edge.