Challenge 1003 / 1747

Smyslov went wrong against Polugaevsky

URS-ch28 1961. Vasily Smyslov was clearly winning here. He played Nf6+, and he was worse. Take White from move 22 and find what he missed. Lev Polugaevsky still has to be beaten.

Smyslov, Vassily – Polugaevsky, Lev
URS-ch28 1961 · 1/2-1/2
You play White
Portrait of Lev Polugaevsky

Lev Polugaevsky

“The Analyst”
Soviet Era Peak 2660
  • Opponent: Lev Polugaevsky
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Beat the personality.
  • Reward: Vasily Smyslov challenge · URS-ch28 1961. Vasily Smyslov was clearly winning here. He played Nf6+, and he was worse. Take White from move 22 and find what he missed. Lev Polugaevsky still has to be beaten.
Collections
  • The Executioner 0/5
  • Second Chances 0/5
  • Technique 0/5
  • Only Move 0/5
  • The Karpov File 0/3
  • The Tal File 0/3
  • The Fischer File 0/3
  • Across the Board from Kortschnoj 0/3