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Chess Tactics: Gusev — Auerbach, 1946
This has to rank as one of the greatest queen sacrifices ever, and it is of the rare positional variety! The move is stunning, but once you see the idea everything becomes crystal clear.
Enjoy!
White to play. How did Gusev earn a slice of immortality?
24.?
Cornered!
Author: Andre Harding
Since 2003 I've taught chess to thousands of students in public, private, and charter schools in the New York City area, and have given countless private lessons. I also direct USCF- and FIDE-rated chess tournaments.
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