Challenge 433 / 1747

Polugaevsky–Korchnoi: the mistake that decided it

Roquebrune rapid 1992. Lev Polugaevsky was level here. He played Kg8, and he was lost. Take Black from move 39 and find what he missed. Viktor Korchnoi still has to be beaten.

Kortschnoj, Viktor – Polugaevsky, Lev
Roquebrune rapid 1992 · 1-0
You play Black
Portrait of Viktor Korchnoi

Viktor Korchnoi

“The Fighter”
Soviet Era Peak 2695
  • Opponent: Viktor Korchnoi
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
  • Reward: Lev Polugaevsky challenge · Roquebrune rapid 1992. Lev Polugaevsky was level here. He played Kg8, and he was lost. Take Black from move 39 and find what he missed. Viktor Korchnoi 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