Challenge 1690 / 1747

Smyslov–Polugaevsky: both engines agree, one move

URS-ch29 1961. At move 41 there is exactly one move for White, and both engines agree on it, nothing else comes close. Find it, then beat Lev Polugaevsky from there.

Smyslov, Vassily – Polugaevsky, Lev
URS-ch29 1961 · 1-0
You play White
Portrait of Lev Polugaevsky

Lev Polugaevsky

“The Analyst”
Soviet Era Peak 2660
  • Opponent: Lev Polugaevsky
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Beat the personality.
  • Reward: Vasily Smyslov challenge · URS-ch29 1961. At move 41 there is exactly one move for White, and both engines agree on it, nothing else comes close. Find it, then beat Lev Polugaevsky from there.
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