The e pawn recapture at f5 also clears the e4 square for the Ricardo Martinez marauding White Monarch. Note that Black's pawns have zero mobility, whereas the White counterparts are lusting to advance producing a winning passed g or f pawn. White's prelate at c8 prevents Black's King from chasing down the passers by controlling the vital d7 and e6 entry points!
Final takeaway is the creation of pawn duo on the 5th rank or higher is a goal worth sacrificing pawn or even the exchange in some cases! Ask Sergey(Not Garry) Kasparov if you doubt this writer's claim.
The Maple Leaf country is not without its controversy as evidenced by Grand Master Bator Sambuev hiding his opponent's potential underpromoted Queen in his hands in a blitz playoff for national championship.
ReplyDeleteWriter Macauley Peterson has written at length and effectively about ethical breeches tournament playing improprieties