Challenge 1521 / 1747

Euwe–Keres: the mistake that decided it

NLD m 1939/40. Max Euwe was level here. He played Qc1, and he was lost. Take White from move 31 and find what he missed. Paul Keres still has to be beaten.

Euwe, Max – Keres, Paul
NLD m 3940 1939 · 1/2-1/2
You play White
Portrait of Paul Keres

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: Max Euwe challenge · NLD m 1939/40. Max Euwe was level here. He played Qc1, and he was lost. Take White from move 31 and find what he missed. Paul Keres 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