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Vladimir Kramnik vs Alexander Morozevich · 2007 · move 20.
Which capture by the g2-bishop reaches the rook on a8?
Kramnik’s 2007 world championship win over Morozevich features connected passed pawns and a promotion, but the attack on his own king remains important. Follow the c-pawn’s attacks, the bishop exchange on a8 and the supporting b-pawn. The last exercise asks for a defensive move after White has already obtained a second queen.
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