21. … Kt-Kt5!! 22. QxKt Kt-Q5 23. QxKt BxQ 24. KtxB

Although three minor pieces are generally an equivalent for the Queen, in this case the White game collapses quickly. The advanced pawns have produced too many weak points which afford an entry for the Black forces.

24. … KR-B1 25. RxR RxR 26. R-B2 Q-R6 27. R-K2

B-R5 was threatened. But the text move is of no avail either. Black winds up the game with another fine combination.

27. … R-B8!
28. BxR QxB

If R-K1, Q-B4.

29. Kt-B3 QxKtch
30. K-B2 B-Kt4
Resigns.

GAME No. 31

White: John. Black: Janowski

Sicilian Defence.