Challenge 750 / 1747

Tarrasch–Rubinstein: the mistake that decided it

Karlsbad 1923. Siegbert Tarrasch was level here. He played Qd6, and he was lost. Take Black from move 43 and find what he missed. Akiba Rubinstein still has to be beaten.

Rubinstein, Akiba – Tarrasch, Siegbert
Karlsbad 1923 · 1-0
You play Black
Portrait of Akiba Rubinstein

Akiba Rubinstein

“The Uncrowned King”
Classical Peak 2660
  • Opponent: Akiba Rubinstein
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
  • Reward: Siegbert Tarrasch challenge · Karlsbad 1923. Siegbert Tarrasch was level here. He played Qd6, and he was lost. Take Black from move 43 and find what he missed. Akiba Rubinstein still has to be beaten.
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  • 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