Challenge 45 / 1747

Polugaevsky–Bronstein: the mistake that decided it

URS-ch26 1959. Lev Polugaevsky was clearly winning here. He played Rxf5, and he was lost. Take White from move 32 and find what he missed. David Bronstein still has to be beaten.

Polugaevsky, Lev – Bronstein, David I
URS-ch26 1959 · 0-1
You play White
Portrait of David Bronstein

David Bronstein

“The Artist”
Soviet Era Peak 2700
  • Opponent: David Bronstein
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
  • Reward: Lev Polugaevsky challenge · URS-ch26 1959. Lev Polugaevsky was clearly winning here. He played Rxf5, and he was lost. Take White from move 32 and find what he missed. David Bronstein 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