Challenge 1423 / 1747

Basman–Botvinnik: both engines agree, one move

Hastings 1966/67. At move 35 there is exactly one move for Black, and both engines agree on it, nothing else comes close. Find it, then beat Mikhail Botvinnik from there.

Botvinnik, Mikhail – Basman, Michael J
Hastings 6667 1966 · 1/2-1/2
You play Black
Portrait of Mikhail Botvinnik

Mikhail Botvinnik

“The Iron Man”
Soviet Era Peak 2720
  • Opponent: Mikhail Botvinnik
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Beat the personality.
  • Reward: Michael Basman challenge · Hastings 1966/67. At move 35 there is exactly one move for Black, and both engines agree on it, nothing else comes close. Find it, then beat Mikhail Botvinnik 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