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Vasyl Ivanchuk vs Artur Yusupov · 1991 · move 23.
White has played h4. Which supported continuation is stronger: capturing on g3 or offering the knight on h4?
In their Brussels Candidates tiebreak in 1991, Ivanchuk and Yusupov create a position where material on one wing competes with a king attack on the other. Black’s pawn on e3, active queen and knight routes are the key landmarks. Study how the rook joins the attack before deciding which side’s extra material matters.
Before reaching for a move, identify the opponent’s immediate threat and the piece you most want to improve. Then compare checks, captures and quiet moves. The complete interactive lesson will let you test your answer without revealing the historical continuation first.
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