chessgames.com
Members · Prefs · Laboratory · Collections · Openings · Endgames · Sacrifices · History · Search Kibitzing · Kibitzer's Café · Chessforums · Tournament Index · Players · Kibitzing
Gyula Sax vs Bent Larsen
"Sax So Low" (game of the day Jul-05-2008)
Teesside (1972), Thornaby-on-Tees ENG, rd 9, Apr-27
Formation: King's Indian Attack (A07)  ·  0-1

ANALYSIS [x]

FEN COPIED

explore this opening
find similar games 9 more Sax/Larsen games
sac: 22...O-O-O PGN: download | view | print Help: general | java-troubleshooting

TIP: You can get computer analysis by clicking the "ENGINE" button below the game.

PGN Viewer:  What is this?
For help with this chess viewer, please see the Olga Chess Viewer Quickstart Guide.
PREMIUM MEMBERS CAN REQUEST COMPUTER ANALYSIS [more info]

Kibitzer's Corner
Jul-05-08  zev22407: Long castle as an attacking move!
Jul-05-08  zev22407: A crazy game
Jul-05-08  Dr. J: 1) What if 32 Re2?

2) What if 39 Rxf2? (Then if ... b1/Q or ...c1/Q, then 40 R2f1)

Jul-05-08  Gilmoy: <Dr. J: 32.Re2> isn't legal -- the rook is pinned. <39.Rxf2> Bxf2 suffices: 40.f8=Q Bxd1 <White gained only 3 points, has no checks, and can't stop both pawns>, or 40.Rd<any> (b1,c1)=Q+, or 40.Rf1 Bc5. A pair of queens beats queen-high!
Jul-05-08  Jedithious: I liked 15. p-c4, creating a pawn chain. The turning point of the game was probably blacks castling queenside.
Jul-05-08  wouldpusher: 20. b3?! and 21. c4? weren't really very pleasant tries.
Jul-05-08  Manic: <Gilmoy> 39.Rxf2 Bxf2 40.f8=Q Bxd1 41.Qc8+ and 42.Qxc2.

Instead, I think 39.Rxf2 c1=Q 40.Rff1 b1=Q and now 41.Rxc1 Qe4+ mates so 41.f8=Q Bxf8 42.Rxc1 Qe4+ 43.Kg1 and now 43...Bc4+ or 43...Bxg7 should win.

I also think <Dr. J> meant 33.Re2. If so, then 33...Qxe4+ 34.Rxe4 Rd2+ and 35...c3 should win.

Jul-05-08  backyard pawn: Grand Larseny
Jul-05-08
Premium Chessgames Member
  Once: <woodpusher> Totally agree. White sacs two pawns (and allows black two connected past monsters) just to be able to push d5 - which black promptly ignores. Poor judgement on white's part.

The closed sicilian is normally played by white as a kingside attack, so black sometimes switches his king to the queenside. I can understand why white stopped his kingside attack in this game. Back is going to castle queenside so a kingside attack is more of a liability to white than a threat to black. But white's queenside and centre play needed more preparation than this.

Jul-07-08  kevin86: Two connectors prove to be better than rook and bishop-even when standing alone.
Jul-14-08  patzer2: Black castles long with 22...0-0-0! and sacrifices a Knight, because, as <Kevin86> suggests, his two connected passers give him more than adequate compensation for the piece. Also, the fact that he gets four pawns for the knight and a completely demolished White pawn structure makes the decision easy.

Larsen could also have played 22...Na5 and won in less dramatic fashion (with the two passers still providing the decisive edge). However, he was probably looking at 22...Na5 23. d6 with his powerful dark squared Bishop being locked away for a while, and so decided to give up the Knight instead. The powerful posting of the Bishop on a3 in the final position, supporting the pawn promotion on c1 seems to fully justify this decision.

May-20-09  notyetagm: Wow, a *beautiful* game by Larsen: great tactical play and the strategic themes <BISHOP VERSUS KNIGHT> and <CONNECTED PASSERS>.

NOTE: Create an account today to post replies and access other powerful features which are available only to registered users. Becoming a member is free, anonymous, and takes less than 1 minute! If you already have a username, then simply login login under your username now to join the discussion.

Please observe our posting guidelines:

  1. No obscene, racist, sexist, or profane language.
  2. No spamming, advertising, duplicate, or gibberish posts.
  3. No vitriolic or systematic personal attacks against other members.
  4. Nothing in violation of United States law.
  5. No cyberstalking or malicious posting of negative or private information (doxing/doxxing) of members.
  6. No trolling.
  7. The use of "sock puppet" accounts to circumvent disciplinary action taken by moderators, create a false impression of consensus or support, or stage conversations, is prohibited.
  8. Do not degrade Chessgames or any of it's staff/volunteers.

Please try to maintain a semblance of civility at all times.

Blow the Whistle

See something that violates our rules? Blow the whistle and inform a moderator.


NOTE: Please keep all discussion on-topic. This forum is for this specific game only. To discuss chess or this site in general, visit the Kibitzer's Café.

Messages posted by Chessgames members do not necessarily represent the views of Chessgames.com, its employees, or sponsors.
All moderator actions taken are ultimately at the sole discretion of the administration.

This game is type: CLASSICAL. Please report incorrect or missing information by submitting a correction slip to help us improve the quality of our content.

Featured in the Following Game Collections[what is this?]
22...0-0-0! gives up the Knight for attacking development
from Positional Sacrifices by patzer2
greatdane's favorite games
by greatdane
Master of Attack--Best Games of Bent Larsen
by Ron
two connectors are enough for a lethal attack-ALONE
from the pawns decide by kevin86
Larsen turns the tables
from Morten's favorite games by Morten
barb's favorite games 2
by barb
Game of the day 2
by vikinx
Larsen's Best Games
by notyetagm
July 5: Sax So Low
from Game of the Day 2008 by Phony Benoni
Chess Informant Best Games 1
by koinonia
Game 77
from Veliki majstori saha 32 BENT LARSEN (Marovic) by Chessdreamer
Teesside 1972
by Tabanus
Master of Attack--Best Games of Bent Larsen
by PassedPawnDuo
Chess Informant Best Games 1
by Olanovich
Game 128
from # Chess Informant Best Games 101-200 by Qindarka
Game 128 in Chess Informant Best Games 101-200
from FrenchD b6 or Nc6 Worlds by fredthebear
Game 95
from Keres, Nei - 4 x 25 by Chessdreamer
Master of Attack--Best Games of Bent Larsen
by brucemubayiwa
Game 128 in Chess Informant Best Games 101-200
from yProm Dates Play Chess All Knight at FTB's Place by fredthebear

Home | About | Login | Logout | F.A.Q. | Profile | Preferences | Premium Membership | Kibitzer's Café | Biographer's Bistro | New Kibitzing | Chessforums | Tournament Index | Player Directory | Notable Games | World Chess Championships | Opening Explorer | Guess the Move | Game Collections | ChessBookie Game | Chessgames Challenge | Store | Privacy Notice | Contact Us

Copyright 2001-2023, Chessgames Services LLC