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White's best chance, interfering with the bishop's protection of the
g4-rook.
If instead 2.Bxe2 Qxe3+ 3.Kh2 fxg4 4.Bxg4
Qf4+ 5.Kg1 Qxg4 6.Ne7+ Rxe7 7.Qd5+ Kg7 8.Qxa8 Qf4-+
































































Analysis Diagram: after 8...Qf4
Black's advantage is overwhelming, which is why White instead chose
to play as in the game. Speaking of which...
































































2...Qxg4 3.Ne7+ Rxe7
3...Kh8 4.Nd5 Reb8 5.Nxc7
Ra7
;
3...Kg7 4.Qd7=
4.Qd5+ Kh7 5.Qxa8 f4!
































































Compare this position to the analysis diagram above and you'll see
why White chose 2.Rxe2.
Black's position is now
nearly overwhelming, and his last move threatens ...f3, etc.
Black should be able to win this; I leave it up to you to work out
the details for yourself.
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