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1. ef, gf
2. Nxf6
the threat is Nd7+, and Nxf8, and Bxc5
and 2… Re7 loses the rook to Bxc5+
if
2… Rd8 (to guard d7)
3. f5, Ne7
4. Bxc5+
and a very strong attack.
He actually played Nxg7 here…
Nxg7 looks to be the best, wins a pawn, Bishop can’t take b/c Bxc5 leads to checkmate or huge material compensation.