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Lasker–Steinitz: the mistake that decided it

World Championship 6th 1896. Emanuel Lasker was level here. He played g5, and he was lost. Take Black from move 33 and find what he missed. Wilhelm Steinitz still has to be beaten. This was a World Championship game.

Steinitz, William – Lasker, Emanuel
World Championship 6th 1896 · 1/2-1/2
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Wilhelm Steinitz

“The Father of Modern Chess”
Classical Peak 2600
  • Opponent: Wilhelm Steinitz
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
  • Reward: Emanuel Lasker challenge · World Championship 6th 1896. Emanuel Lasker was level here. He played g5, and he was lost. Take Black from move 33 and find what he missed. Wilhelm Steinitz still has to be beaten. This was a World Championship game.
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