When the horse sacrifice is declined

Secret in the Tangerine, Vol. 1: 20 classical games

41 moves

When the horse sacrifice is declined. An even game, where the first player presses the initiative. The book prints a mainline of 41 moves plus 11 numbered variations, all reproduced here. Every line was replayed through the Mistboard rules kernel, and every capture the book gloss…

Declines the capture.

Takes the chariot.

Takes the chariot.

Takes the soldier.

Takes the soldier.

Takes the horse.

Holds the horse.

Takes the chariot.

Checkmate on the board.