Are you a combinative player?

The following position was arrived at in St. Petersburg 1914, when Alekhine played Capablanca.

Effectively, there are many ways to proceed here depending on the type of player you are - each advantageous to Black.  For instance, you may enjoy a tame, solid line, or you may prefer a more combinative approach - or finally you may see many moves ahead a choose the same sequence as Stockfish ... !     

Here is the starting position:  

Conservative approach, winning exchange

Combinative, explosive approach

 

Modern Stockfish 17.1 Lite Variation

I think that the message is clear.  From psychological perspective, sacrificing a piece to win two pawns is hugely damaging and decisive.  According to the Stockfish analysis, it is not the strongest move, but purely from an entertainment perspective, it is this move that delivers the greatest shock value!