Lev Polugaevsky shows off one of the most brilliant chess opening ideas ever played, his positional rook sacrifice against Eugenio Torre. Polugaevsky explains the genesis of this idea and clearly explains the ramifications and missed opportunities that ensue!
Lessons:
* Make sure to cook up your chess novelties 4 years in advance 😉
* Pieces that are restricted have only theoretical value.
* Don’t let up at the end!
Chapters:
0:00 The Set Up
0:20 The Botvinnik Variation
1:55 Polugaevsky’s Brilliant Idea
4:16 Exploiting The Bind
8:30 Torre Gets An Incredible Opportunity
10:08 Pushing Through
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