Challenge 3 / 1747

Marshall–Nimzowitsch: the mistake that decided it

DSB-17.Kongress 1910. Frank Marshall was slightly better here. He played Kc8, and he was lost. Take Black from move 29 and find what he missed. Aron Nimzowitsch still has to be beaten.

Nimzowitsch, Aaron – Marshall, Frank James
DSB-17.Kongress 1910 · 1-0
You play Black
Portrait of Aron Nimzowitsch

Aron Nimzowitsch

“The Blockader”
Hypermodern Peak 2660
  • Opponent: Aron Nimzowitsch
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
  • Reward: Frank Marshall challenge · DSB-17.Kongress 1910. Frank Marshall was slightly better here. He played Kc8, and he was lost. Take Black from move 29 and find what he missed. Aron Nimzowitsch 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