"The Blossoming Brilliance of Botvinnik" Botvinnik vs Capablanca

In this classic game from the 1938 AVRO tournament, a young Mikhail Botvinnik challenges the legendary José Raúl Capablanca. This Nimzo-Indian Defense encounter showcases Botvinnik's strategic brilliance, culminating in a stunning sacrifice that paves the way for his victory.
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Capa came a cropper after he allowed himself to be enticed into 14. ...c4?!.
This strategically split the board, allowing back to win the a-pawn with his queenside preponderance, but also prematurely overcommitting him on that wing.
Botvinnik took advantage of this with action in the center, culminating in a clearance sacrifice that Black was unable to withstand. The second player's extra knight became a helpless spectator, looking on as the e-pawn turned into an unstoppable monster.