Bent Larsen vs Dr. Jonathan Penrose (1969)

Bent Larsen vs Dr. Jonathan Penrose
Palma de Majorca (Spain) 1969 · Nimzo-Larsen Attack: English Variation (A01) · 1-0

Given 11 times; par: 96 [what's this?]

explore this opening	find similar games	4 more Larsen/J Penrose games
	PGN: download \| view	Help: general \| java-troubleshooting

TIP: If Java is not installed or isn't working, a small red "X" usually appears where the game should be. Most Java problems can be resolved by downloading and (re)installing Java from www.java.com.

For help with the default chess viewer, please see the Chess Viewer Deluxe Quickstart Guide.

Oct-25-04		Larsenb3: Larsen actually got his kingside assualt going with 26.g4 while in the Portisch game 13.g5 destroyed his position with the guidance of an enemy queen and knight.

Jan-17-07		notyetagm: White To Play: 40 ? click for larger view 40 g6+! is a lovely tactical shot by Larsen. click for larger view The point is that 40 ... xg6?? produces the <PAWN FORK> 41 f5+, winning easily. 39 ... e6? 40 g6+! xg6?? <decoy to g6> 41 f5+

NOTE: You need to pick a username and password to post a reply. Getting your account takes less than a minute, totally anonymous, and 100% free--plus, it entitles you to features otherwise unavailable. Pick your username now and join the chessgames community!

If you already have an account, you should login now.

Please observe our posting guidelines:

No obscene, racist, sexist, or profane language.
No spamming, advertising, or duplicating posts.
No personal attacks against other users.
Nothing in violation of United States law.

See something which violates our rules? Blow the whistle and inform an administrator.

NOTE: Keep all discussion on the topic of this page. This forum is for this specific game and nothing else. If you want to discuss chess in general, or this site, you might try the Kibitzer's Café.

Messages posted by Chessgames members do not necessarily represent the views of Chessgames.com, its employees, or sponsors.

Spot an error? Please submit a correction slip and help us eliminate database mistakes!
This game is type: CLASSICAL (Disagree? Please submit a correction slip.)

Featured in the Following Game Collections [what is this?]

40 Bd3-g6+! White f4-pawn has Black e6-rook tactical target
from !! ++: More control over a square than apparent by notyetagm

40 Bd3-g6+! White f4-pawn has Black e6-rook tactical target
from Larsen's Best Games by notyetagm

Black e8-B pinned, loose, Black can only move rook to and fro
from PINNED + LOOSE = ZUGZWANG by notyetagm

40 Bg6+! Black f7-king not defend g6 due to pawn fork 41 f5+
from King and queen are too valuable to defend by notyetagm

40 Bg6+! tries to drag Black f7-king to g6 for pawn fork 41 f5+
from Decoys: CHESS IS NOT JUST COUNTING by notyetagm

to Queen's Gambit Declined, Tarrash Defence
from Nimzowitsch/Larsen Attack by Raymond Keene by willyfly

40 Bd3-g6+! White f4-pawn gains time on e6-rook to control g6
from MAKE A THREAT: ++ by notyetagm

40 Bg6+! Kxg6?? second tactical target for pawn fork 41 f5+
from Pawn fork trick by notyetagm

White f4-pawn needs only a second tactical target so 40 Bg6+!
from Double attacks by notyetagm

Embarrassed Black e6-rook gives White f4-pawn tempo, 40 Bg6+!
from FORCING MOVES are MOVE-YOUR-PIECE-FOR-FREE card by notyetagm

Larsen wins with the Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack, 40 Bg6+!
from notyetagm's favorite games by notyetagm

B 2 (3)
from Larsen's Opening P-QN3 by Andrew Soltis by willyfly

Larsen Plays the Larsen
by willyfly