27...Bc8!
All of Black's attacking moves in this game have a very modest appearance. Black creates a threat to the h2-pawn after 28...Bb7.
Worse was 27...Rxb2 28.Bb3 and 29.Na4.
28.Rcd1 f5!
The move 28...f5! makes use of the rook on h6 for defense as well as attack. It also has the added benefit that Black's dark-squared bishop comes to life.
29.Rhe1
Still trying to fight for the initiative.
29...Bd7!
After this move, which simultaneously attacks and defends, White's position suddenly falls to pieces.
30.Bxd7 Kxd7
All of Black's attacking moves in this game have a very modest appearance. Black creates a threat to the h2-pawn after 28...Bb7.
Worse was 27...Rxb2 28.Bb3 and 29.Na4.
28.Rcd1 f5!
The move 28...f5! makes use of the rook on h6 for defense as well as attack. It also has the added benefit that Black's dark-squared bishop comes to life.
29.Rhe1
Still trying to fight for the initiative.
29...Bd7!
After this move, which simultaneously attacks and defends, White's position suddenly falls to pieces.
30.Bxd7 Kxd7
19.Bc1!
A strong retreat.
19...Nd7 20.Re1
A prophylactic move against ...f7-f6.
In the case of 20.a4, the move 20...f6 would be a reasonable continuation because it would release the pressure on the kingside and activate Black's pieces.
20...Rac8 21.a4 Qd8
Black is still dreaming about creating pressure on White's pawns with ...Qc7.
More reasonable was 21...Nc5 22.Nd4 Na5! and Black can defend.
22.Nd4 Nc5 23.Qg3
A strong retreat.
19...Nd7 20.Re1
A prophylactic move against ...f7-f6.
In the case of 20.a4, the move 20...f6 would be a reasonable continuation because it would release the pressure on the kingside and activate Black's pieces.
20...Rac8 21.a4 Qd8
Black is still dreaming about creating pressure on White's pawns with ...Qc7.
More reasonable was 21...Nc5 22.Nd4 Na5! and Black can defend.
22.Nd4 Nc5 23.Qg3
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C: h4 β 8
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A: Bh3 β 3
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B: Re1 β 11
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A: a4 β 4
πππ 22%
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C: Rb4 β 3
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@hoseini139562, @MerissaWongso, Rachel
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B: Re1 β 11
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A: a4 β 4
πππ 22%
Esmaeil, EspaΓ±a πͺπΈ, Vincent, @TweLz
C: Rb4 β 3
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πΉ Santa Monica 1966
πΉDuring the 19th century, London had been the setting for some great tournaments. The first international tourney in 1851, the first double round robin tourney in 1862, the contest of 1883 and Lasker's triumph of 1899.
In December 1921 the British Chess Federation decided to hold an international tournament of sixteen players as the main event of its 1922 congress. Invitations were sent to:
π»Capablanca,
π»Alekhine,
π»Rubinstein,
π»Bogoljubov,
π»Reti,
π»Tartakover,
π»Vidmar,
π»Euwe,
π»Borislav Kostic
π»Frank James Marshall
but the last two had problems with their travelling expenses and were unable to accept.
In addition the current British Champion and the Champions of Australia and Canada were also invited.
πΉHeld in the Central Hall Westminster, London the tournament ran from July 31 to August 19, 1922. Many games played in this tourney would later grace the best games collections of a number of players.
β¦οΈTournament allocation of prizes:π
βͺοΈ1st Capablanca 250 Pounds Sterling
βͺοΈ2nd Alekhine 150 Pounds Sterling
βͺοΈ3rd Vidmar 100 Pounds Sterling
βͺοΈ4th Rubinstein 70 Pounds Sterling
βͺοΈ5th Bogoljubov 40 Pounds Sterling
βͺοΈ6th= Reti & Tartakover 30 Pounds Sterling
βͺοΈ7th= Reti & Tartakover 25 Pounds Sterling
βͺοΈ8th= Maroczy & Yates 20 Pounds Sterling
π² The main source for this super master tournamenr is The Book of the "London International Chess Congress 1922" edited by William Henry Watts.
βοΈ The final standings and crosstable was as aboveπ
βοΈ Download "London 1922 Games Database" by PGN formatπ
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β Chess History - Tournaments
πΉ Santa Monica 1966
πΉDuring the 19th century, London had been the setting for some great tournaments. The first international tourney in 1851, the first double round robin tourney in 1862, the contest of 1883 and Lasker's triumph of 1899.
In December 1921 the British Chess Federation decided to hold an international tournament of sixteen players as the main event of its 1922 congress. Invitations were sent to:
π»Capablanca,
π»Alekhine,
π»Rubinstein,
π»Bogoljubov,
π»Reti,
π»Tartakover,
π»Vidmar,
π»Euwe,
π»Borislav Kostic
π»Frank James Marshall
but the last two had problems with their travelling expenses and were unable to accept.
In addition the current British Champion and the Champions of Australia and Canada were also invited.
πΉHeld in the Central Hall Westminster, London the tournament ran from July 31 to August 19, 1922. Many games played in this tourney would later grace the best games collections of a number of players.
β¦οΈTournament allocation of prizes:π
βͺοΈ1st Capablanca 250 Pounds Sterling
βͺοΈ2nd Alekhine 150 Pounds Sterling
βͺοΈ3rd Vidmar 100 Pounds Sterling
βͺοΈ4th Rubinstein 70 Pounds Sterling
βͺοΈ5th Bogoljubov 40 Pounds Sterling
βͺοΈ6th= Reti & Tartakover 30 Pounds Sterling
βͺοΈ7th= Reti & Tartakover 25 Pounds Sterling
βͺοΈ8th= Maroczy & Yates 20 Pounds Sterling
π² The main source for this super master tournamenr is The Book of the "London International Chess Congress 1922" edited by William Henry Watts.
βοΈ The final standings and crosstable was as aboveπ
βοΈ Download "London 1922 Games Database" by PGN formatπ
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#London_1922
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πΈJose Raul Capablanca vs Milan Vidmar
πΈLondon (1922), London ENG, rd 13, Aug-16
πΈQueen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense. Main Line (D63)
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πΈJose Raul Capablanca vs Milan Vidmar
πΈLondon (1922), London ENG, rd 13, Aug-16
πΈQueen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense. Main Line (D63)
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