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Mark Taimanov vs Bobby Fischer · 1971 · move 24.
Which knight move from e7 approaches the kingside?
Taimanov sacrifices a rook near Fischer’s king, but Black’s central pawns and rooks remain active. The queen move to a4 and the invasion on b1 create threats that White must answer. Compare Black’s defensive resources with the attacking checks before deciding whether the exposed king is actually the more urgent problem.
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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