Challenge 439 / 1747

Botvinnik–Bronstein: the mistake that decided it

URS-ch19 1951. Mikhail Botvinnik was clearly winning here. He played Rd8, and he was only slightly better. Take Black from move 40 and find what he missed. David Bronstein still has to be beaten.

Bronstein, David I – Botvinnik, Mikhail
URS-ch19 1951 · 0-1
You play Black
Portrait of David Bronstein

David Bronstein

“The Artist”
Soviet Era Peak 2700
  • Opponent: David Bronstein
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Beat the personality.
  • Reward: Mikhail Botvinnik challenge · URS-ch19 1951. Mikhail Botvinnik was clearly winning here. He played Rd8, and he was only slightly better. Take Black from move 40 and find what he missed. David Bronstein still has to be beaten.
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  • 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