Challenge 715 / 1747

Colle–Euwe: the mistake that decided it

Amsterdam m1 1928. Edgard Colle was clearly winning here. He played Qb3, and he was lost. Take White from move 34 and find what he missed. Max Euwe still has to be beaten.

Colle, Edgard – Euwe, Max
Amsterdam m1 1928 · 0-1
You play White
Portrait of Max Euwe

Max Euwe

“The Scholar”
Modern Peak 2660
  • Opponent: Max Euwe
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
  • Reward: Edgard Colle challenge · Amsterdam m1 1928. Edgard Colle was clearly winning here. He played Qb3, and he was lost. Take White from move 34 and find what he missed. Max Euwe 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