This episode we're in 16th-century Spain, where a nobleman is imprisoned and awaiting execution.

The game is Ruy Lopez vs Giovanni Leonardo (1560).  It's one that Lopez played during his Italian travels.  Before you listen, check out the full annotation here: https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1251893

Training Resources:

• Game analysis (video):   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MD-z26Rpag
• King's Gambit (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmiBGuSwUrw&t=59s
• Article on George Walker: http://www.edochess.ca/batgirl/Walker.html

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