Flash of Inspiration

Submitted by benws on Mon, 10/13/2008 at 6:28pm.

The preliminary tournament of St Petersburg 1914 brought with it many great games, such as this one: (http://blog.chess.com/benws/double-bishop-strike), but the one that beat it out for the first brilliancy prize was this nice tactics battle by Capablanca. Was the jury correct in its decision? You be the judge.

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by davidknight - 2 months ago
Texas United States
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queens gambit, sacrifices and brilliant attacks seem to tire Capablanca's opponent

by chessfiend - 2 months ago
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this game is just another example showing capa's mastery of game play!

by Drecon - 2 months ago
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I really like the way all the pieces keep pushing the king and while no piece is sacred, every piece is used in pressing the attack. There's a lot of insingt in this game. Especially for 1914.

by figrock - 2 months ago
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Nothing short from amazing..! Awesome game! Way to go Capa!

by bigfundu - 2 months ago
Chennai India
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cool! Am a newbie to the chess tactics world and it is inspiring to see such a brilliant attack.

by shuttlechess92 - 2 months ago
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oh my gosh a good attack

by wisegi - 2 months ago
toronto,canada Canada
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Both are brilliant but Capa capped it!

 

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