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Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Vladimir Kramnik · 2018 · move 30.
Which e-pawn advance attacks the rook on d6?
After an early queen exchange, Mamedyarov gains kingside space and fixes Black’s pieces with advanced pawns. His king later enters the centre, and a pawn break removes a defensive obstacle. The final promotion still allows checks, making the lesson as much about keeping the king safe as about pushing the pawn.
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