Ruthless Checks to Fatal End | Lasker vs Sir George Thomas 1912 #chess #chessgame

In the dramatic 1912 game between Edward Lasker and Sir George Thomas, Lasker unleashed a swift and breathtaking attack. With a bold sacrifice of his queen, he flushed Sir George Thomas’ king out from the safety of its shelter, forcing it into a perilous journey across the board. Like a relentless predator, Lasker pursued the exposed monarch with constant checks, driving the king further into the open, as if descending into a chessboard "hell." In a few short, ruthless moves, Lasker sealed an unseen and elegant checkmate, creating one of the most memorable finishes in chess history.

When asked why he didn’t play 0-0-0# (queenside castling for checkmate on move 18), Lasker reportedly said that, as an engineer, he valued efficiency—moving one piece is more efficient than moving two.

White: Lasker, E.
Black: Sir George Thomas
Opening: Horwitz Defense Date: Oct. 29, 1912 Event: Casual game, City of London Chess Club

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