Chess Fundamentals Part 32

33. ........ R - Q 3 34. Kt - K 7 R (Q3) - Q 7 35. Kt - B 5 ch K - B 3 36. Kt - R 4 K - Kt 4 37. Kt - B 5 R - Kt 7 ch 38. K - B 1 P - R 7 39. P - B 4 ch K B P 40. Resigns.

An ending worth very careful study.

Notes

[1] The value of the initiative is explained in section 20, p. 77.

[2] See page 37.

[3] See page 13.

[4] Full score and notes are given in My Chess Career, by J. R. Capablanca (Game No. 11).

[5] This position is elaborated under Example 50 (p. 80.).

[6] We give, from now on, games and notes, so that the student may familiarise himself with the many and varied considerations that constantly are borne in mind by the Chess Master. We must take it for granted that the student has already reached a stage where, while not being able fully to understand every move, yet he can derive benefit from any discussion with regard to them.

[7] A "hole" in chess parlance has come to mean a defect in p.a.w.n formation which allows the opponent to establish his forces in wedge formation or otherwise without the possibility of dislodging him by p.a.w.n moves. Thus, in the following diagram, Black has two holes at K B 3 and K R 3, where White forces, e.g. a Kt or B, could establish themselves, supported by pieces or p.a.w.ns.

[8] See game Capablanca-Kupchick, from Havana International Masters Tournament Book, 1913, by J. R. Capablanca; or a game in the Carlsbad Tournament of 1911, Vidmar playing Black against Alechin.

[9] See Niemzowitch's game in the All Russian Masters Tournament, 1914, at St. Petersburg, against Levitzki, I believe.

[10] See Capablanca-Janowski game, New York Masters Tournament, 1913.