A Thrilling King Hunt By A Canadian GM Kevin Spraggett

August 25, 2017 NHaselton Chess Lectures

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Kevin Spraggett vs Patricia Llaneza-Vega
San Sebastian Open (2007), Donostia-San Sebastian
King’s Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense (A05)
1. Nf3 Nf6 2. g3 g6 3. b3 Bg7 4. Bb2 O-O 5. Bg2 d6 6. c4 e5 7. d3 Nc6 8. O-O h6 9. Nc3 Nh5 10. e3 f5 11. a3 a5 12. Rb1 Be6 13. Nd5 Qd7 14. Nh4 Kh7 15. f4 ef4 16. Ng6 Kg6 17. Qh5 Kh5 18. Nf4 Kg5 19. h4 Kg4 20. Kh2
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