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Another impressive Botvinnik game to share

achja9 Jun 202335 viewsEnglish (US)

While Botvinnik was heading for the twilight of his career in 1968, Portisch was a contender for the World Championship chess around that time. Yet Botvinnik delivers a spectacular attacking game that can leave a lasting impression for the viewers

From the book I am reading. I am giving just the !? and ?! marks (What are these called in English ? I forgot) from the author.

Enjoy !

https://lichess.org/study/nl2D74G1/Ft0T7HNp#35

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