Challenge 493 / 1747

Tarrasch had this against Alekhine, then played c4

Baden-Baden 1925. Siegbert Tarrasch was clearly winning here. He played c4, and he was lost. Take White from move 26 and find what he missed. Alexander Alekhine still has to be beaten.

Tarrasch, Siegbert – Alekhine, Alexander
Baden-Baden 1925 · 0-1
You play White
Portrait of Alexander Alekhine

Alexander Alekhine

“The Conqueror”
Classical Peak 2750
  • Opponent: Alexander Alekhine
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
  • Reward: Siegbert Tarrasch challenge · Baden-Baden 1925. Siegbert Tarrasch was clearly winning here. He played c4, and he was lost. Take White from move 26 and find what he missed. Alexander Alekhine 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