Challenge 502 / 1747

Euwe had this against Keres, then played h3

World Championship 18th 1948. Max Euwe was much better here. He played h3, and he was lost. Take White from move 39 and find what he missed. Paul Keres still has to be beaten. This was a World Championship game.

Euwe, Max – Keres, Paul

World Championship 18th 1948 · 0-1

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Paul Keres

“The Crown Prince”

Soviet Era Peak 2700

Opponent: Paul Keres
Difficulty: FIDE Master
Goal: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
Reward: Max Euwe challenge · World Championship 18th 1948. Max Euwe was much better here. He played h3, and he was lost. Take White from move 39 and find what he missed. Paul Keres still has to be beaten. This was a World Championship game.

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