Anthony Santasiere vs Frank James Marshall (1931)

Anthony Santasiere vs Frank James Marshall
Masters Tournament 1931 · Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (D38) · 1-0

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Feb-13-02		Sneaky: First Marshall was winning (in my opinion), then he had an easy draw, then he was lost... Clearly he erred in the endgame. But where? Bishop??

Jul-25-05		Whitehat1963: Slick little endgame puzzle after 78...Kh8. Check it out.

Apr-04-06		LoFarkas: Not really puzzle material, as almost anything wins. g7+, h7, rh7+ and 5 other moves are all forced mates in 10 or less moves. Rf8+ is only mate in 12 or so. (I found g7+ and then checked it with CM, which is where the other variations come from.) Impressive endgame from Santasiere, though.

Mar-20-07		tpstar: The key to the combination appears after 79. Rf8+! Rxf8 80. g7+ where 80 ... Kg8 is not met by 81. gxf8=Q+? drawing but 81. Kg6! winning: click for larger view Now all Rook moves besides 81 ... Rf6+ lose to 82. h7#, thus 81 ... Rf6+ 82. Kxf6 Kh7 83. Kf7 with an easy win. In the game, underpromoting to a Bishop also works = 81. gxf8=B Kg8 82. Kg6 Kh8 (82 ... Kxf8 83. h7) 83. Bg7+ Kg8 84. h7#.

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