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Veselin Topalov vs Michael Adams · 2005 · move 26.
Which queen move from a4 reaches e4 along the fourth rank?
Topalov and Adams both build threats in this 2005 world championship game. A rook lift adds flexibility on the third rank, the queen joins the central attack and White’s king later has to face checks. The finish turns on a bishop move that clears a diagonal while a rook invades with check.
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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