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She Let the Knights In… Then Destroyed the Attack | Bogdan vs Stadler 1979

She Let the Knights In… Then Destroyed the Attack | Bogdan vs Stadler 1979 ‪@GodardTalsChessGames‬ English Opening: Agincourt Defense. Catalan Defense (A14) In Round 9 of Bydgoszcz Women 1979, Lia Bogdan faced Tereza Stadler in a sharp and dramatic battle that began quietly but soon exploded into tactical chaos. The game opens with a Réti setup as White builds a flexible kingside fianchetto. Both sides develop naturally, but tension rises after the central break with e4 and the tactical sequence that follows. White launches an ambitious plan beginning with 18 Nxe6, followed by 19 Nxf8 and 20 Nxh7 — a bold double-knight incursion aimed directly at Black’s king. At first glance, it looks dangerous. The rook falls, the king is pulled forward, and White appears to seize the initiative. But here is where the character of the game reveals itself. Bogdan does not panic. She calmly accepts the complications, consolidates her position, and strikes back in the center. Instead of defending passively, she activates her rooks and advances the powerful e-pawn. The move 35…e3 becomes the turning point — a central breakthrough that transforms defense into a decisive counterattack. From that moment on, Black’s coordination overwhelms White’s scattered forces. The knights that entered heroically never return, and the initiative completely shifts. The final sequence shows precise calculation and confident conversion, ending with a forced attack against the white king. This game is a perfect example of: • Allowing an opponent’s speculative attack • Remaining calm under pressure • Counterattacking in the center • Turning defensive resources into winning chances Sometimes the strongest response to an attack is not to prevent it — but to let it happen and prove it unsound. A fascinating and instructive battle from women’s chess history. ♟️