Today’s game is the most brilliant chess game I’d never seen until just recently. As a massive Alexei Shirov fan, I couldn’t believe I’d missed this rapid game against Boris Gelfand which features amazing ideas for both players and a stunning winning move.
Lessons:
* The exchange isn’t worth much if your rooks lack targets.
* Black’s dark-square bishop is kingly when supporting queenside passers.
* Know. Your. Checkmates.
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