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Garry Kasparov vs Vasily Smyslov · 1984 · move 28.
Which bishop move reaches d6, supported by the c5-pawn?
The third game of the 1984 Candidates final becomes an instructive fight between active bishops and awkwardly placed knights. Kasparov opens the centre with a pawn advance, installs a bishop on d6 and brings his rook to the eighth rank. The later material exchanges show why an active rook and a supported passed pawn must be assessed together.
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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