Michael Basman and Brain Damage
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2020 9:52 am
I have a distinct recollection of a game played long ago by Michael Basman in which he gave up a rook for apparently negligible compensation and, many moves later, forced his opponent's resignation. Chess mordantly headed the game (printed without notes) "Caution - This game may cause permanent brain damage".
The young James Plaskett was very enthusiastic about it, as I recall.
I have searched through my back volumes of Chess and looked through a few more in the British Library but can't find it.
Can anyone point me to it?
The young James Plaskett was very enthusiastic about it, as I recall.
I have searched through my back volumes of Chess and looked through a few more in the British Library but can't find it.
Can anyone point me to it?