Kasparov's 30.Rxb7 — King Hunt Continues

White to play

Garry Kasparov(white)vsVeselin Topalov(black)

Hoogovens · 1999

SPEED1.2s

Solution

Another piece sacrificed to keep the Black king under fire.

Review

White to play. Several moves into the king hunt, Kasparov continues with 30.Rxb7!! — sacrificing the rook to keep the Black king exposed. After 30...Qc4 31.Qxf6 the attack is unstoppable; the Black king will be chased all the way to e1 before mate. Every move is precise.

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Opening: Pirc Defense

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Themes

SacrificeKing HuntModern Classic