WCM 1921 Capablanca vs. Lasker GAME #12

White:  Lasker

Black: Capablanca

1921 Apr-16 Havana, Cub

Round 12

In this series, I will analyse all the games in the World Championship Match year 1921. First, I will play the game with guess a move -method. Then, I will prepare an analysis of the game, including some candidate lines in all positions. I will also compare my notes to Capa's own notes. All this will be done without the help of a computer. I try to do an abstract of Capa's playing style, and find some important things to learn from every game. Finally, I will check the lines with computer.

The style of Capablanca: The 12th game is a Ruy Lopez, where Lasker tries the move 9. Bf1. There is nothing special in the position, but suddenly Lasker goes all in on move 14. Nb5. Although the combinations are not in Lasker's favour, he does the right thing, imo, and tries to create chances because he is behind in the WCM points. The remaining game is difficult, extremely difficult to assess to me, because of the highly imbalanced material. Also Capablanca does make incorrect evaluations many times. Lasker reaches a better position, but during the 24 hours break the players decide to agree on a draw.

THE LESSONS learned by me:

1. (12.1) REMEMBER TO UTILIZE A WEAK COLOR COMPLEX WHEN POSSIBLE. Variation 19.-Be5, Stockfish 9, and move 20.-Bxa2, Capablanca.