Learn From The Masters: Lasker's Quick Mate
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Oh, hi guys! First off, let's just assume that the second world champion was a pretty good guy, alright? I've never met the man, but he sounds wonderful!
If you don't know much about Emanuel Lasker (like me), feel free to look him up... as he is a very interesting guy. Not only was he world champion for twenty-six years (twenty-one more years to go, Magnus!), he had other interests outside of chess. He got a Ph.D. in mathematics! Imagine any current top player achieving such academic prestige!
Anyway, his reign as world champion was long, though some of his games were not. Let's dissect his quick win against Celso Zupide (maybe not a former world champion challenger, though he has defeated Blackburne and Steinitz, so he is no slouch!).
I think the following game is also a good one for coaches to show their students, about giving up your kingside fianchettoed Bishop. The consequences were eminent in this game. I hope you enjoy!
9... Ng4?! is simply a counter-intuitive move, and nowhere near theory. Part of the reasoning is likely that White can now provoke Black to trade away his dark-squared Bishop, which is what ultimately decided the game. Black is nowhere near busted yet, though he will have to play with caution from here.
It's worth noting that these players did not have chess computers to check their preparation... all of their opening work was done either using their own brains or with the help of other players! But let's look at some variations real quick:
