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Garry Kasparov vs Veselin Topalov · 1999 · move 25.
How should White continue after the rook sacrifice is accepted?
Garry Kasparov’s 1999 Wijk aan Zee game against Veselin Topalov sends the black king on a remarkable journey. The rook sacrifice starts a forcing pursuit, but each follow-up depends on exact squares. This is a lesson in calculation and resisting the temptation to stop after finding one brilliant move.
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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