Author: Chuck
Date: 23:06:42 03/03/01
In the game, Polgar-Kasparov from this years Linares super tournament, it really looked like White was in great danger. I thought Gazza would not quit until Judit was well barbecued, but as time wound down, the game ended in a draw. Judit did a tremendous job of maintaining the initiative, but I believe at some point Black had enough to win. In my opinion, the critical position is after White's 28th move. There were some alternatives prior to move 28 where improvements on Black's play may be found, but after move 28 I think the game is a draw. Here's the position at move 28: [D]2r2rk1/1bq4p/p2b1Pp1/1p3P1N/n2Np2P/2P5/PP3Q2/1K1RR3 b - - 0 28 Kasparov played 28...gxh5. He didn't have a whole lot of time, but I believe there were less risky ways to play and still win. Which brings us to the question, does Black have a win? Best Regards, Chuck
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