Challenge 411 / 1747

Keres–Smyslov: the mistake that decided it

URS-ch22 1955. Paul Keres was level here. He played Qg4, and he was lost. Take White from move 31 and find what he missed. Vasily Smyslov still has to be beaten.

Keres, Paul – Smyslov, Vassily
URS-ch22 1955 · 0-1
You play White
Portrait of Vasily Smyslov

Vasily Smyslov

“The Hand”
Soviet Era Peak 2620
  • Opponent: Vasily Smyslov
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
  • Reward: Paul Keres challenge · URS-ch22 1955. Paul Keres was level here. He played Qg4, and he was lost. Take White from move 31 and find what he missed. Vasily Smyslov 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