Gelfand busts Karjakin's novelty
A rare Opening puzzle.
In the World Cup Semi-finals, Karjakin belted out a novelty (in a Two Knights 4. d4 exd4 5. e5 - Max Lange Attack) on the 11th move. Gelfand immediately offered a piece sacrifice with 11 .... Ra6. Can Karjakin play 12 Bxd5 Qxd5 13. Re7 (Bishop en prise?) Can one hold on to the piece? What do you think of this rare opening puzzle?
Karjakin survived this shock but went on to lose the game. Psychological war won! Watch the interesting game in full here:
In the World Cup Semi-finals, Karjakin belted out a novelty (in a Two Knights 4. d4 exd4 5. e5 - Max Lange Attack) on the 11th move. Gelfand immediately offered a piece sacrifice with 11 .... Ra6. Can Karjakin play 12 Bxd5 Qxd5 13. Re7 (Bishop en prise?) Can one hold on to the piece? What do you think of this rare opening puzzle?
Karjakin survived this shock but went on to lose the game. Psychological war won! Watch the interesting game in full here:
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