Challenge 5 / 1747

Miles–Polugaevsky: the mistake that decided it

Belgrade GMA op 1988. Anthony Miles was slightly better here. He played Bxe5, and he was lost. Take Black from move 36 and find what he missed. Lev Polugaevsky still has to be beaten.

Polugaevsky, Lev – Miles, Anthony
Belgrade GMA op 1988 · 1-0
You play Black
Portrait of Lev Polugaevsky

Lev Polugaevsky

“The Analyst”
Soviet Era Peak 2660
  • Opponent: Lev Polugaevsky
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
  • Reward: Anthony Miles challenge · Belgrade GMA op 1988. Anthony Miles was slightly better here. He played Bxe5, and he was lost. Take Black from move 36 and find what he missed. Lev Polugaevsky 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