Challenge 156 / 1747

The move that cost Bronstein the game against Sokolsky

Kiev 1944. David Bronstein was much better here. He played Qxd2, and he was lost. Take Black from move 23 and find what he missed. Alexey Sokolsky still has to be beaten.

Sokolsky, Alexey – Bronstein, David I
Kiev 1944 · 1-0
You play Black
Portrait of Alexey Sokolsky

Alexey Sokolsky

“The Theorist”
Soviet Era Peak 2450
  • Opponent: Alexey Sokolsky
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
  • Reward: David Bronstein challenge · Kiev 1944. David Bronstein was much better here. He played Qxd2, and he was lost. Take Black from move 23 and find what he missed. Alexey Sokolsky still has to be beaten.
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  • 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