Rajabov wins starting match

The Azeri improved on their previous discussion in this Bayonet variation of the King's Indian from the European championships just over a year ago. 15…Nh5 (15…fxe4?! was played in the aforementioned game) started a series of moves leading to black's taking control of the game. It ended with the aesthetic and natural exchange sacrifice (see diagram 3) 39…Rxb3! 40.axb3 (40.Qxb3 Qxe2+) Nxe6 heading to f4 with decisive consequences, forcing the Dutchman to acknowledge defeat.

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