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Steinitz threw away a won position against Lasker

World Championship 6th 1896. Wilhelm Steinitz was clearly winning here. He played Kb8, and he was lost. Take Black from move 56 and find what he missed. Emanuel Lasker still has to be beaten. This was a World Championship game.

Lasker, Emanuel – Steinitz, William
World Championship 6th 1896 · 1-0
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Emanuel Lasker

“The Fighter”
Classical Peak 2720
  • Opponent: Emanuel Lasker
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
  • Reward: Wilhelm Steinitz challenge · World Championship 6th 1896. Wilhelm Steinitz was clearly winning here. He played Kb8, and he was lost. Take Black from move 56 and find what he missed. Emanuel Lasker still has to be beaten. This was a World Championship game.
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