Challenge 480 / 1747

Steinitz–Zukertort: the mistake that decided it

Vienna 1882. Wilhelm Steinitz was clearly winning here. He played Rh2+, and it was level. Take Black from move 34 and find what he missed. Johannes Zukertort still has to be beaten.

Zukertort, Johannes Hermann – Steinitz, William
Vienna 1882 · 1/2-1/2
You play Black
Portrait of Johannes Zukertort

Johannes Zukertort

“The Breslau Maestro”
Classical Peak 2580
  • Opponent: Johannes Zukertort
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Beat the personality.
  • Reward: Wilhelm Steinitz challenge · Vienna 1882. Wilhelm Steinitz was clearly winning here. He played Rh2+, and it was level. Take Black from move 34 and find what he missed. Johannes Zukertort 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