Challenge 784 / 1747

Bronstein–Smyslov: the mistake that decided it

URS-ch17 1949. David Bronstein was clearly winning here. He played Be8, and it was level. Take Black from move 40 and find what he missed. Vasily Smyslov still has to be beaten.

Smyslov, Vassily – Bronstein, David I
URS-ch17 1949 · 1-0
You play Black
Portrait of Vasily Smyslov

Vasily Smyslov

“The Hand”
Soviet Era Peak 2620
  • Opponent: Vasily Smyslov
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Beat the personality.
  • Reward: David Bronstein challenge · URS-ch17 1949. David Bronstein was clearly winning here. He played Be8, and it was level. Take Black from move 40 and find what he missed. Vasily Smyslov 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