The Kasparov Gambit

Hi all

Here is one of my favorite games of Garry Kasparov:

https://youtu.be/8a9gVFXieT0

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Black's piece activity was soon quite high. Karpov's Be2-f3 does leave the d3 square weaker:

With b5 being played, Nc4 was prevented leaving the a3 Knight a bit dim as the saying goes:

" A knight on the rim is dim"

The "Octopus Knight" uses the d3 central square:

White's knights look as though they have had a bit of a rough night out and a bit tired the next day:

g5 really asks what White is doing:

More detailed analysis at a specific moment - 21...g5
https://youtu.be/HwvsHUAEGOk

Amazing piece quality contrast especially the Knights:

Final position

Takeaway points

• The Kasparov Gambit is very interesting!
• Such gambits have downsides if one knows the antidote - so tend to be rare usages at a high level but maybe good for our bullet and blitz chess at lichess :)
• If you can get better quality knights than the opponent, the results can be amazing
• Some World championship games are mega exciting and high profile
• The Sicilian defense is full of very interesting variations to try out with Black!

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Cheers, K