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Bobby Fischer vs Pal Benko · 1959 · move 19.
Which knight move from g3 prepares a jump to f6?
Benko gains queenside space and material while Fischer concentrates around the black king. White’s central break and knight manoeuvres create a forcing sequence on f6. The queen then changes targets to remove the remaining knight. Count the complete exchanges before deciding whether the original material investment was justified.
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