Ivanchuk Makes Gelfand Resign In 18 Moves

In today's chess video we are watching a game from 1991. from a legendary tournament in Linares, Spain.
This is the tournament where Ivanchuk came to fame by beating the top 3 chess players at the time, Kasparov, Karpov and Gelfand.
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[@ninja4O5]

Wow as a beginner I am amazed how early he resignd.. I mean there were so many major and minor pieces still available. I do understand they can forsee the moves but damn..

[@castlequeenside]

Yes, it is top grandmaster tournament and the position is clear.

[@Oguyaka.]

His poor Queen was trapped by her own army :D

[@castlequeenside]

Yes.