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White: Gata Kamsky Black: Anatoly Karpov Played 6 July 96 in Elista, Kalmykia
Annotation by GM Arthur Bisguier
assisted by NM Eric Johnson and Brian Bugbee
Special Post-Game Analysis by GM Gabriel Schwartzman
Note - Commentary is currently not available in PGN format.
                    5. b2-b3 Full Game Score ... Previous Move ... Next Move |
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Other choices here are 5. Qa4 and 5. Qc2. In general, the most efficient way of defending pawns is with other pawns (and not encumbering one's pieces). Pieces are most powerful when they are most free to move; if they are committed to defending a pawn, they are less free (and thus, less powerful). (White's time used 0:00) |