Challenge 1082 / 1747

Keres–Korchnoi: the mistake that decided it

URS-ch24 1957. Paul Keres was clearly winning here. He played Bh5, and he was worse. Take Black from move 18 and find what he missed. Viktor Korchnoi still has to be beaten.

Kortschnoj, Viktor – Keres, Paul
URS-ch24 1957 · 1/2-1/2
You play Black
Portrait of Viktor Korchnoi

Viktor Korchnoi

“The Fighter”
Soviet Era Peak 2695
  • Opponent: Viktor Korchnoi
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Beat the personality.
  • Reward: Paul Keres challenge · URS-ch24 1957. Paul Keres was clearly winning here. He played Bh5, and he was worse. Take Black from move 18 and find what he missed. Viktor Korchnoi 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