Einstein's Brilliant Chess Trap in the Italian Game
Tactics & Calculation

Einstein’s Brilliant Chess Trap in the Italian Game!

Einstein’s Brilliant Chess Trap in the Italian Game!

Today we will go through the game played by Albert Einstein in 1913, where he sets up a brilliant trap in the Italian Game, one of the most popular chess openings.

At a critical moment, Einstein sacrificed his rook to get some initiative and attack his opponent’s king. He won the game with a beautiful tactical combination that resulted in a forcing checkmate!

Below, you can find the full game:

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