Classic game analysis
Pearl of Wijk: Roberto Cifuentes vs Vadim Zvjaginsev
Zvjaginsev sacrificed repeatedly to drive the white king far up the board in the celebrated Pearl of Wijk aan Zee.
- White
- Roberto Cifuentes
- Black
- Vadim Zvjaginsev
- Year
- 1995
- Result
- Black won · 0-1
- Opening
- D45
Why this classic game matters
Each sacrifice removes another safe square until the king's forced march becomes the attack itself.
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