Sharkovsky vs. B: Minchev (1974)

Sharkovsky vs. B: Minchev (1974)

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http://www.balestris.com/chess/index.asp?d=0301&s=&c=show

I'm a newbie but I don't see why:

1. Nxc6
1. Re8
2. Nxa7
2. Kd8

Moving rook protects queen and allows space for king to move. Am I missing something?

Standard memberBigDogg
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Originally posted by cougarT
http://www.balestris.com/chess/index.asp?d=0301&s=&c=show

I'm a newbie but I don't see why:

1. Nxc6
1. Re8
2. Nxa7
2. Kd8

Moving rook protects queen and allows space for king to move. Am I missing something?
It's hard to protect the Queen from the attack of a Knight. 2.Nxe7+ picks up the Queen.

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Averbakh-Spassky, Leningrad, 1956

Why did Spassky now play 16...Nc6(?)

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