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Anatoly Karpov vs Wolfgang Unzicker · 1974 · move 30.
After restricting the queenside, which pawn move starts gaining kingside space?
Karpov’s game against Unzicker at the Nice Olympiad in 1974 is a lesson in giving the opponent fewer useful choices. White first restricts the queenside, then changes direction toward the king. Study the bishop routes and the timing of the f-pawn advance before looking at the final queen and knight pressure.
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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