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Challenge 256 / 1747

Smyslov has the better of Keres

Candidats Tournament 1953. White is clearly winning here. Winning it is another matter: Paul Keres does not resign early. You take over at move 40.

Smyslov, Vassily – Keres, Paul
Candidats Tournament 1953 · 1-0
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Paul Keres

“The Crown Prince”
Soviet Era Peak 2700
  • Opponent: Paul Keres
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Beat the personality.
  • Reward: Vasily Smyslov challenge · Candidats Tournament 1953. White is clearly winning here. Winning it is another matter: Paul Keres does not resign early. You take over at move 40.
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