Jose Raul Capablanca vs Wesley Ward (1906)

Jose Raul Capablanca vs Wesley Ward
C.H.Y.P Tournament 1906 · Sicilian (B44) · 1-0

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Dec-21-10		markbstephenson: A very nifty exchange sac enables Capa to use his Q-side majority and active K to win against an opponent who had defended well against the kingside attack

Dec-21-10		Marmot PFL: 40...Rd2+ might be an improvement.

Dec-21-10		NM JRousselle: 35 Kf7 for Black looks very strong. I have not put this into any engine, but the king's approach should stop White's Q side pawns. Plus, the rook on d1 keeps the White king from supporting his pawns. Also, White is still going to lose a pawn on the queen side. All things being said, Kf7 looks to be winning for Black.

Dec-21-10		TheFocus: Regarding 40...Rd2+, Helms wrote: <If here Black feared to play 40…Rd2+, winning the Bishop, because of the two passed Pawns his opponent would get, he erred sadly, for the Black King quickly comes to the rescue and forces a win.> I also agree with 35...Kf7 as winning.

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