Classic game analysis
King Walk: Nigel Short vs Jan Timman
Short marched his king up the board to help deliver mate, creating one of the most memorable attacking images in chess.
- White
- Nigel Short
- Black
- Jan Timman
- Year
- 1991
- Result
- White won · 1-0
- Opening
- B04
Why this classic game matters
Short's king walk against Timman remains unforgettable: the king marched forward and helped deliver mate.
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