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White: Anatoly Karpov Black: Gata Kamsky Played 30 June 96 in Elista, Kalmykia
Annotation by GM Arthur Bisguier
assisted by NM Eric Johnson and Brian Bugbee
Special Post-Game Analysis by GM Walter Browne
and IM John Grefe
            37. Bd3-c2 Full Game Score ... Previous Move ... Next Move |
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White keeps Black's b-pawn from advancing, and stops the maneuver mentioned in the note to Black's 35th move. It makes Ba4 possible in some variations, to tie down Black's Bishop to passive defense of his c-pawn. Note that the possible exchange of the White light-squared Bishop for the Black Knight, resulting in opposite-colored Bishops would likely result in a draw. Karpov still feels that he is better, since his King is potentially better. (1:53) |