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José Raúl Capablanca vs Frank James Marshall · 1924 · move 23.
A rook has been exchanged on b5. Which recapture keeps White in the game?
Capablanca and Marshall’s drawn game at New York 1924 belongs in a learning collection precisely because no one won. Follow the exchanges and defensive resources rather than searching for a spectacular finish. Good judgement includes knowing when simplification removes the opponent’s winning chances.
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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