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Challenge 1319 / 1747

Smyslov had this against Keres, then played f6

World Championship 18th 1948. Vasily Smyslov was slightly better here. He played f6, and he was lost. Take Black from move 25 and find what he missed. Paul Keres still has to be beaten. This was a World Championship game.

Keres, Paul – Smyslov, Vassily
World Championship 18th 1948 · 1-0
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Paul Keres

“The Crown Prince”
Soviet Era Peak 2700
  • Opponent: Paul Keres
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
  • Reward: Vasily Smyslov challenge · World Championship 18th 1948. Vasily Smyslov was slightly better here. He played f6, and he was lost. Take Black from move 25 and find what he missed. Paul Keres still has to be beaten. This was a World Championship game.
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