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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.
                    6. ... Bb4-e7 Full Game Score ... Previous Move ... Next Move |
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The idea of this retreat is that 6. Bd2, although a developing move, tends to interfere with the smooth alignment of White's forces. White would prefer to play his bishop on the a1-h8 diagonal straight away; repositioning this piece will now cost White additional time. This maneuver (... Bb4+ and ... Be7) is common in other openings, including the Dutch Defense (1. d4 f5). |