A. Ivanov-E.Cordova
Puzzles
By US Chess Federation   
May 30, 2007

Puzzle:

 

American Continental Championship 2005

 

White to Move


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How did Alexander Ivanov, playing white, relieve the pressure against his g4 pawn and his knight?


Solution:

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23. Nd5! exd5 24. Re7+ Kf8 25. h3

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25... rf7 26. Rfe1 Qf4 27. Rxf7+ Qxf7 28. Qd8+ Kg7 29. Re7 and white won.