David Bronstein vs Wolfgang Uhlmann (1965)

David Bronstein vs Wolfgang Uhlmann
Yugoslavia 1965 · French Defense: Winawer. Poisoned Pawn Variation Paoli Variation (C18) · 1/2-1/2

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Feb-23-03		drukenknight: Uhlmann and the winawer. Looks like Bronstein missed: 23 Qxe6 dxe3 24 Nf6+ Kf8 25 Qxc8 and then WQ goes back to c2 to hold the rook.

Feb-11-07		Chessical: <drukenknight> It is contentious to say that Bronstein missed: <23 Qxe6>. Rather, the consequences of that move were practicably incalcuable, and I believe that he made a practical and professional decision. White needs to force mate on a near open board when himself faced with mate. After: <23...dxe3> 24 Nf6+ Kf8, White cannot play 25...Qxc8 as the N protects the R. So, instead: (a). <25.Nxg8> Qxc1 26.Qxe7+ Kxg8 (=)and the White Q only has time to check repeatedly but never fatally. (b). <25.Nd5> (this seems the best move but I cannot see any clear win win) <25...Rg7> 26.Nxe7 Qxc1 27.Qxc8+ Kxe7 28.Qxb7+ Kf6. I think White may eventually win the <c2> pawn, but as long as the Black K stays around his R on the K-side there is no straightforward win, especially as due to his exposed K White lacks the time to push his K-side pawns and his <g> pawn is vulnerable.

May-23-09		Brown: My goodness, this game is rather sharp!

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