Monday, June 23, 2008

Tactical Position from Las Vegas 2008

In the game Kamsky-Paragua, played in Las Vegas 2008, the middlegame became sharp and rich in tactical possibilities. Black to play in the position below. White has sacrificed the exchange, and is currently attacking the Rook on a4 and the Queen on c6. Both kings are exposed though. Black has a few promising continuations. Paragua played an interesting move but overlooked a strong reply from Kamsky. Can you guess the strong and unexpected blow he could have dealt instead to Gata Kamsky in the following position with Black ?

Black to play and continue the attack !




Kamsky-Paragua, Las Vegas 2008


Feel free to post your ideas/variations in the comments section.
Good luck !

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