White to move. Can you find the best move for White?
This was a game by Magnus when he was 12.
Carlsen versus Gustav Gulbrandsen (Norway, 2002)
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I think Qxa7 deserves some attention
This game is vs. Tor Gulbrandsen, not Gustav Gulbrandsen. 🙂
1.Qxa7! Rxa7
2.Rxc8+ Qd8
3.Rxd8+ Kxd8
4.Nxf7+ (+-)
A very nice one
Thank you Suzan
MM-Michel
Egypt
1. Qxa7 Rxa7 2. Rxc8+ Qd8 3. Rxd8+ Kxd8 4. Nxf7+ Ke8 5. Nxh8 and white win a piece. This combination like a turkish delight 🙂
happy birthday magnus!!!
I AGREE WITH turk: An absolute Turkish delight!
You have a great sense of humour Turkiye!
And I send my Happy birtday blessing to Mr. Carlsen.
Have a great year!
A. Weiler