Jacobs - Larkins, 2007 USAFO

Above is the position after the critical error on move 27. Rxg7+, which effectively throws away the win and the title for Cadet Jacobs (Army). This critical encounter between the leaders gave the retired Larkins (Navy) the opportunity to derail Jacobs's run for a successful defense of his 2006 title. Larkins's victory in this game paved his own path to a well-deserved 2007 US Armed Forces Open title. Click here to replay the game.