Example
The game Loek van Wely–Judit Polgár, Hoogeveen, 1997, demonstrates the power of half-open files in attacks. Despite having one less pawn than White, Black's possession of two powerful half-open files (her rook on the f-file and queen on the g-file) gives her a winning advantage. Black played 30...Rxf2+! and White resigned, anticipating 31.Rxf2 Qxg3+ 32.Kf1 Qxf2#.
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