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José Raúl Capablanca vs Frank James Marshall · 1918 · move 20.
How should White answer the queen’s check while keeping the remaining pieces coordinated?
Frank Marshall introduced a dangerous pawn sacrifice against Capablanca in New York in 1918. Capablanca’s task was practical: meet the threats without letting material gain distract from king safety. The game is a study in defence under sustained pressure, not a recommendation to memorize a long opening line.
Before reaching for a move, identify the opponent’s immediate threat and the piece you most want to improve. Then compare checks, captures and quiet moves. The complete interactive lesson will let you test your answer without revealing the historical continuation first.
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