Jose Raul Capablanca (a former World Champion known for his exceptional endgame skill and simple yet effective plans) was on the defensive against Dutch Champion Arnold van Foreest (great-great grandfather of GM Jorden van Foreest, GM Lucas van Foreest and FM/WIM Machteld van Foreest). The game which took place during Capablanca’s 1911 simultaneous exhibition in Amsterdam, took a dramatic turn when van Foreest sacrificed a knight for two pawns to launch a scathing attack. All in all, this little known game features creative combinations, sacrifices, and unexpected plans in a highly entertaining and educational demonstration of both players abilities. Studying their moves along with this video will provide insight into advanced concepts of positional play, endgame technique, and tactical awareness. Enjoy…
