Chess Tactics: Esteban Canal - NN (Simul, Budapest, 1934) | Chess Noobs

Chess Tactics: Esteban Canal - NN (Simul, Budapest, 1934)

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Esteban Canal (April 19, 1896 in Chiclayo, Peru -- February 14, 1981 in Varese, Italy) was a leading Peruvian chess player who had his best tournament results in the 1930s. FIDE made him an honorary Grandmaster in 1977. Canal had an even record against Max Euwe. ---------------------------------------- ---- Canal played his most famous game, sometimes called the "Peruvian Immortal," at a simultaneous exhibition. In just 14 moves, he sacrificed both his rooks and his queen to finish with ...

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