Challenge 669 / 1747

Nimzowitsch had this against Capablanca, then played b5

San Sebastian 1911. Aron Nimzowitsch was much better here. He played b5, and he was lost. Take White from move 32 and find what he missed. José Raúl Capablanca still has to be beaten.

Nimzowitsch, Aaron – Capablanca, Jose Raul
San Sebastian 1911 · 0-1
You play White
Portrait of José Raúl Capablanca

José Raúl Capablanca

“The Chess Machine”
Classical Peak 2725
  • Opponent: José Raúl Capablanca
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
  • Reward: Aron Nimzowitsch challenge · San Sebastian 1911. Aron Nimzowitsch was much better here. He played b5, and he was lost. Take White from move 32 and find what he missed. José Raúl Capablanca still has to be beaten.
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