Challenge 442 / 1747

Spielmann–Tarrasch: the mistake that decided it

Maehrisch Ostrau 1923. Rudolf Spielmann was clearly winning here. He played h3, and he was lost. Take White from move 26 and find what he missed. Siegbert Tarrasch still has to be beaten.

Spielmann, Rudolf – Tarrasch, Siegbert
Maehrisch Ostrau 1923 · 0-1
You play White
Portrait of Siegbert Tarrasch

Siegbert Tarrasch

“The Teacher”
Classical Peak 2620
  • Opponent: Siegbert Tarrasch
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
  • Reward: Rudolf Spielmann challenge · Maehrisch Ostrau 1923. Rudolf Spielmann was clearly winning here. He played h3, and he was lost. Take White from move 26 and find what he missed. Siegbert Tarrasch 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