Thursday’s winning 5-second tactics
Marshall’s Tactical Gems
The legendary Frank James Marshall (1877 to 1944) needs little introduction to any serious student of our noble game. His very name is synonymous with inspiration, risk-taking and tactical genius!
Today I present some nine (9) example’s of Marshall’s best tactical efforts for your practice and enjoyment. PGN can be downloaded at the end. Good luck!

Didier – Marshall Paris 1900
Black to play and crush!

Marshall – Von Scheve MonteCarlo 1904
White to play and crush!

Swiderski – Marshall Dusseldorf 1908
Black to play and crush!


Marshall – Rubinstein Moscow 1925
White to play and win!

Michelsen – Marshall NYC 1915
Black to play and win!

Levitsky – Marshall Breslau 1912
Black to play and crush! This is Immortal!


Marshall – Burn Paris 1900
White to play and win!

Marshall – Pillsbury Cambridge Springs 1904
White to play and win!

Marshall – Burn Ostend 1907
White to play and crush!

How did you do? Here is the pgn to download.