Tuesday, November 28, 2006

Homer Nods (II)

One of the greatest players ever makes perhaps the worst move of his career:

9. ... Ba6??

I'm sure even you and I can spot the refuatation...

Can any reader identify the man, the tournament, the opponent?

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1 comment:

  1. RyanSeptember 27, 2007 7:57 AM

    Qa4 followed by d5 wins the Knight at c6. Not Capablanca's finest hour. To give him his due, I believe he played on for a long time to try to salvage a draw, but even he couldn't pull it off.

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