In the previous installment of this “History in a Nutshell” series, we examined a “modern immortal game.” Although we've already explored many brilliant games, it's impossible to resist diving into even more fantastic moves—moves that have brought joy to countless people and deserve to be remembered rather than forgotten.
Choosing which games to feature was no easy task. Chess history is filled with such an abundance of wonderful and unforgettable moments that creating a truly representative selection is nearly impossible. But perhaps we don't need a complete picture. Sometimes, a single move lodges itself in our collective memory—and that's enough.
With that in mind, I’ve compiled a small collection of queen sacrifices, primarily centered around the famous Levitsky–Marshall game from 1912. The brilliant move played by Black in that game has become iconic and is remembered by many to this day.
Please take a moment to settle in, as I present these positions to you in the form of a quiz. Even if you already know the move in question, it's still a fun and worthy challenge to calculate the corresponding lines. Enjoy!
The diagram position comes from a famous blitz game between Garry Kasparov and Ljubomir Ljubojević. In this game, White managed to follow in the footsteps of Marshall’s legendary queen sacrifice.
Can you calculate the lines?
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