Unexpected Queen Sacrifice! || Lilienthal vs Nezhmetdinov (1954)

Join us as we delve into one of Rashid Gibiatovich Nezhmetdinov's most thrilling chess battles against Andre Lilienthal during the 7th round of the 21st USSR Championship in Kiev, 1954. Known for his daring and imaginative play, Nezhmetdinov turns the tables in a game that seemed to lean heavily in his opponent's favor.
👑 Game Highlights:
Opening: Explore how Nezhmetdinov handles the Benko Gambit, skillfully navigating through complex early game tactics.
Middle Game: Witness the critical turning point with the exchange at 17.Qd2, leading to a series of aggressive moves that reshape the battle.
Endgame: The climax of the game features an ingenious knight maneuver by Nezhmetdinov that forces Lilienthal into a devastating position, resulting in a masterful checkmate.
📚 Key Analysis:
Strategic Decisions: Detailed exploration of Nezhmetdinov's choice to sacrifice positional stability for dynamic play.
Tactical Brilliance: Breakdown of the tactical sequences starting from the pawn storm with 13.hxg6, showcasing Nezhmetdinov's exceptional ability to capitalize on the momentum.
Endgame Mastery: Analysis of the seamless transition from midgame aggression to endgame finesse, culminating in a checkmate that left the chess world in awe.
🔍 Why Watch?:
This video is a treasure trove for enthusiasts eager to learn about resilience and creativity in chess. Nezhmetdinov's play is a masterclass in turning the tide against formidable opponents through sheer tactical and strategic brilliance.
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[Event "URS-ch21"]
[Site "Kiev URS"]
[Date "1954.01.17"]
[EventDate "?"]
[Round "7"]
[Result "0-1"]
[White "Andre Lilienthal"]
[Black "Rashid Gibiatovich Nezhmetdinov"]
[ECO "A57"]
[WhiteElo "?"]
[BlackElo "?"]
[PlyCount "66"]
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 d6 4.Nc3 g6 5.e4 Bg7 6.Bd3 O-O 7.Nge2
Nbd7 8.Ng3 e6 9.dxe6 fxe6 10.h4 Ne5 11.Be2 a6 12.h5 Qe7
13.hxg6 hxg6 14.Bg5 b5 15.cxb5 axb5 16.Nxb5 Nf7 17.Qd2 d5
18.exd5 exd5 19.O-O Bb7 20.a4 Qd7 21.Bxf6 Bxf6 22.Qc2 Kg7
23.Bh5 Nh8 24.Ra3 Be5 25.Bxg6 Nxg6 26.Nh5+ Kh6 27.Rh3 Qxh3
28.gxh3 Kxh5 29.Qxc5 Rf3 30.Nd4 Rxh3 31.Ne2 Nf4 32.Nxf4+ Bxf4
33.Kg2 Rc8 0-1
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[@raylopez99]

Another classy KF tutorial. With nuggets of wisdom for the opening (telling you the Ben-O-ni is obsolete), the middlegame and even the endgame (I would have gone for Rg8+ and been up a bishop in the endgame but it's not the best move). Well done.

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That was a fine benoni from super Nezh, i was a keen player of the benoni as a teenager, because of theattacking posssibilities, sadly folks know what to do now. Thanks KC.

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