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.