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Mating attack or win of the queen.


A crisp Taimanov win: 1.Ng6 Nh7 Heavy loss of material if 1...fxg6 2.Bxe6+ Qxe6 3.Rxe6 2.Rxe6 fxe6 3.Qxd8+ Qxd8 4.Bxe6# A picturesque mate.

 


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