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Steinitz had this against Lasker, then played Qd7

World Championship 5th 1894. Wilhelm Steinitz was much better here. He played Qd7, and he was lost. Take Black from move 41 and find what he missed. Emanuel Lasker still has to be beaten. This was a World Championship game.

Lasker, Emanuel – Steinitz, William
World Championship 5th 1894 · 1-0
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Emanuel Lasker

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  • Opponent: Emanuel Lasker
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
  • Reward: Wilhelm Steinitz challenge · World Championship 5th 1894. Wilhelm Steinitz was much better here. He played Qd7, and he was lost. Take Black from move 41 and find what he missed. Emanuel Lasker still has to be beaten. This was a World Championship game.
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