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In reading Enqvist’s book 300 Most Important Chess Positions I came across this one from Zurich 53.
I want you to stop for a moment and take a look at the position. It’s Black to move, and you are Black, so what would you play?
If you are like me, you are tempted by 18…Rxa2, which wins back your pawn. Ah…the security-blanket-feeling of material equality! If you are like Bronstein, you realize that after 19.Rxa2 Rxa2 20.e5 Black will have no targets on the queenside, while White’s attacking chances in the center are very real.
On the other hand, if you are like Bronstein, you realize that after 18…Bxc3 19.bxc3 you have some tasty targets with the a and c pawns.
Here is the game. Go find your inner Bronstein!
Til Next Time,
Chris Wainscott