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Vladimir Kramnik vs Veselin Topalov · 2006 · move 31.
Which knight move from c3 attacks the rook on b4 and prepares Nc7?
The tenth game of the 2006 world championship match begins in a Catalan structure and becomes a tactical fight around Black’s active rook and White’s knights. Kramnik’s knight moves attack useful targets while the queen and bishop prepare a favourable transition. The final queen exchange leaves a material advantage that still has to be coordinated.
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