Challenge 869 / 1747

Spielmann–Bogoljubow: the mistake that decided it

Semmering m 1932. Rudolf Spielmann was clearly winning here. He played Nxg6, and he was lost. Take Black from move 28 and find what he missed. Efim Bogoljubow still has to be beaten.

Bogoljubow, Efim – Spielmann, Rudolf
Semmering m 1932 · 1-0
You play Black
Portrait of Efim Bogoljubow

Efim Bogoljubow

“The Optimist”
Classical Peak 2650
  • Opponent: Efim Bogoljubow
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
  • Reward: Rudolf Spielmann challenge · Semmering m 1932. Rudolf Spielmann was clearly winning here. He played Nxg6, and he was lost. Take Black from move 28 and find what he missed. Efim Bogoljubow 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