Challenge 1562 / 1747

Tarrasch–Marshall: the mistake that decided it

San Sebastian 1912. Siegbert Tarrasch was level here. He played Qd4, and he was lost. Take White from move 29 and find what he missed. Frank Marshall still has to be beaten.

Tarrasch, Siegbert – Marshall, Frank James
San Sebastian 1912 · 0-1
You play White
Portrait of Frank Marshall

Frank Marshall

“The American Brilliance”
Classical Peak 2640
  • Opponent: Frank Marshall
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
  • Reward: Siegbert Tarrasch challenge · San Sebastian 1912. Siegbert Tarrasch was level here. He played Qd4, and he was lost. Take White from move 29 and find what he missed. Frank Marshall 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