‘Self-admiration is as a tape-worm of the brain. It particularly infests Chess-players and is rarely eradicated.’ William Norwood Potter British Chess Magazine (July 1883), p.244 ‘I was at a very high peak and felt invincible. Not only did this make me complacent, but it…
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Zukertort – Potter London, 1876 Black to play Black has been gradually outplayed and is hanging on by his fingertips. He’s a pawn down, his queen is attacked, and the threat of a4-a5 seems terminal. After 36…Qe4 37 Qxe4 fxe4 38 a4 the pawn will…
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