Challenge 340 / 1747

Zukertort had this against Steinitz, then played Rxe4+

London 1883. Johannes Zukertort was slightly better here. He played Rxe4+, and he was worse. Take White from move 30 and find what he missed. Wilhelm Steinitz still has to be beaten.

Zukertort, Johannes Hermann – Steinitz, William
London 1883 · 0-1
You play White
Portrait of Wilhelm Steinitz

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: Johannes Zukertort challenge · London 1883. Johannes Zukertort was slightly better here. He played Rxe4+, and he was worse. Take White from move 30 and find what he missed. Wilhelm Steinitz still has to be beaten.
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