A lauded Scandinavian chess player was so angered by an opponent’s behavior during a game that he took drastic action. King Cnut, who ruled England, Denmark and Norway in the 11th century, was playing ...
(a) After 2. Nc3, the game might continue d5 3. Nd5 e5 4. Nf3 c6, and white is losing a knight. (b) I prefer this move to Qxd5. (c) Giving back the pawn with 3. d4 is a better idea. (d) Now white is ...