Sacrifice for the Attack

Submitted by kenytiger on Mon, 03/24/2008 at 4:34pm.

Igor Bondarevsky (1913-1979) comes into prominence in 1936 when he finish on top in a Russian tournament of first-category players, winning a number of games in splendid combinational style. After this victory he is invited to enter the 10th Russian Championship of 1937, at which he wins the title of Master.

In 1940, during the 12th Russian Championship, he ties for first with Hungarian Grandmaster Andor Lilienthal, leaving behind many of the country's most prominent players. This achievement earns Bondarevsky the title of Grandmaster.

Below is one of his impressive victories during the 10th Russian Championship, where he sacrifices several pieces for a winning attack.

(Notes by Soviet GM Alexander Kotov)

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by bateooaaya - 44 days ago
New Delhi India

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nice game.

by Escapest_Pawn - 45 days ago
MISSOULA,MT United States

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I do not mean to seem like I am correcting a man who could beat me in his sleep, but isn't 24...Re6 faster? I know there are lots of possibilities.

by Am3692 - 45 days ago
Newbury Park, CA United States

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sweet attack! In the challenges I seen, bishop attacks usually focused oh h and g squares, so this was really interesting... great article like always.