Challenge 1444 / 1747

Alekhine–Lasker: the mistake that decided it

St Petersburg f 1914. Alexander Alekhine was clearly winning here. He played Nxa3, and he was lost. Take Black from move 34 and find what he missed. Emanuel Lasker still has to be beaten.

Lasker, Emanuel – Alekhine, Alexander
St Petersburg f 1914 · 1-0
You play Black
Portrait of Emanuel Lasker

Emanuel Lasker

“The Fighter”
Classical Peak 2720
  • Opponent: Emanuel Lasker
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
  • Reward: Alexander Alekhine challenge · St Petersburg f 1914. Alexander Alekhine was clearly winning here. He played Nxa3, and he was lost. Take Black from move 34 and find what he missed. Emanuel Lasker 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