Challenge 1015 / 1747

Smyslov–Basman: one move holds everything together

Lugano ol (Men) 1968. At move 46 there is exactly one move for Black, and both engines agree on it, nothing else comes close. Find it, then beat Michael Basman from there.

Basman, Michael J – Smyslov, Vassily
Lugano ol (Men) 1968 · 0-1
You play Black
Portrait of Michael Basman

Michael Basman

“The Unorthodox”
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  • Opponent: Michael Basman
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Beat the personality.
  • Reward: Vasily Smyslov challenge · Lugano ol (Men) 1968. At move 46 there is exactly one move for Black, and both engines agree on it, nothing else comes close. Find it, then beat Michael Basman from there.
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