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Judit Polgár vs Garry Kasparov · 2002 · move 18.
White’s knight is centralized on d4. Where can it move to attack Black’s bishop and keep the initiative?
Judit Polgár and Garry Kasparov exchange queens early in this Moscow game from 2002. The struggle stays lively: an active knight forces a bishop back, the rooks invade, and White’s king steps out of checks instead of hiding. Follow how a modest lead in activity becomes a concrete threat against pawns and king.
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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