Challenge 528 / 1747

Karpov–Polugaevsky: one move, and it was gone

Roquebrune rapid 1992. Anatoly Karpov was completely winning here. He played f3, and he was only slightly better. Take Black from move 39 and find what he missed. Lev Polugaevsky still has to be beaten.

Polugaevsky, Lev – Karpov, Anatoly
Roquebrune rapid 1992 · 0-1
You play Black
Portrait of Lev Polugaevsky

Lev Polugaevsky

“The Analyst”
Soviet Era Peak 2660
  • Opponent: Lev Polugaevsky
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Beat the personality.
  • Reward: Anatoly Karpov challenge · Roquebrune rapid 1992. Anatoly Karpov was completely winning here. He played f3, and he was only slightly better. Take Black from move 39 and find what he missed. Lev Polugaevsky 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