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I don't know whether to laugh or to cry. Irina was so inspired by a suggestion I posted on the World Team Strategy Bulletin Board that she wrote me a poem. Golly gee! Only problem is, the verse was terrible. What does that say about my idea? Thanks Irina, it is nice to see you so committed. And by the way, if you would like to get into a detailed discussion on the game, I can recommend the Bulletin Boards. They are fun, and sometimes even instructive!

The game has followed the predicted course. The World had to capture the pawn on e4 with the Queen - there was really no turning back - and as he was a pawn down Garry had to leap in with his knight FORKING king and Rook. This is one of the most lethal weapons in the attacking arsenal. The King must move out of check, and then the Knight is free to capture the Rook in the corner. The best square for the king is undoubtedly d7, as I'm sure all the Analysts have recommended. That way, after the Rook is captured, the other one can swing over to take the Knight - but not immediately!

The following sequence represents best play over the next couple of moves: 12...Kd7, attacking the knight; the Knight captures the Rook in the corner - 13 Nxa8 - and now instead of taking the knight immediately, Black cleverly takes another pawn - 13...Qxc4 - and only then goes back for the Knight. The point is that the Knight in the corner is not running away, it is still trapped, so Black can afford to swipe a bit more loot before taking care of the Knight.

Is it a problem that Black's king is stuck in the middle of the board? That depends! (You can always rely on me for a straightforward answer). At the moment Black's CENTRE PAWNS provide excellent cover for the king, so it isn't in too much danger, indeed, if the Queens are exchanged then the king will be ideally placed to support the pawns in their march down the board. The only problem I can foresee is if White manages to mobilise his forces quickly and gets an attack, but that is not easy to do. However, if there is anyone who can succeed here, it is Garry. He loves to play this kind of dynamic positions.

It is going to be a tense fight over the next few moves. Good luck World!

Kd7 to Kasparov's Nc7+

It is the only possible move in this position. The Rook on h8 must be free to move.

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Kd7 to Kasparov's Nc7+

It is the only move to make.

Kd7 to Kasparov's Nc7+

I recommend that the World plays 12...Kd7 (king on e8 to d7).

With 12.Nc7+, White FORKS Black's King and the Black Rook on a8. Our move is FORCED as we must CONNECT our rooks. Although the Rook on a8 is lost, the White Knight will become TRAPPED and in turn it will be lost after 13.Nxa8 Qxc4, and Black will successfully recover his/her material, as White cannot save his Knight on a8.