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Botvinnik and AlphaZero

Botvinnik and AlphaZero

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May 31, 2025
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Botvinnik's name is usually not associated with dynamic play, but in fact he was the first player who discovered the dynamic possibilities in the positions with an isolated queen's pawn (IQP).

The following position is from a little-known game where we can see Botvinnik's aggressive treatment in a relatively simple position.

The position on the diagram …

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