Challenge 949 / 1747

Spielmann–Nimzowitsch: the mistake that decided it

San Sebastian 1911. Rudolf Spielmann was clearly winning here. He played Kf1, and he was lost. Take White from move 46 and find what he missed. Aron Nimzowitsch still has to be beaten.

Spielmann, Rudolf – Nimzowitsch, Aaron
San Sebastian 1911 · 0-1
You play White
Portrait of Aron Nimzowitsch

Aron Nimzowitsch

“The Blockader”
Hypermodern Peak 2660
  • Opponent: Aron Nimzowitsch
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
  • Reward: Rudolf Spielmann challenge · San Sebastian 1911. Rudolf Spielmann was clearly winning here. He played Kf1, and he was lost. Take White from move 46 and find what he missed. Aron Nimzowitsch 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