Einar Thorvaldsson vs Paul Vaitonis (1936)

Einar Thorvaldsson vs Paul Vaitonis
Munich Olympiad 1936 · Benko Gambit: General (A57) · 0-1

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Feb-21-12		optimal play: In this very early example of the Benko gambit White can't seem to get any development, in fact after 14 moves all of his pieces are back on their home squares?! This makes it pretty easy for Black and after 21.Kxf1 then 21...Nxh2+ 22.Ke2 Nxf3 23.Kxf3 Rfe8 wins easily, with the Knight & Rook virtually useless.

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