Lubensky vs Efim Geller (1949)

Lubensky vs Efim Geller
Tbilisi 1949 · King's Indian Defense: Normal Variation (E70) · 0-1

To move:

Last move:

explore this opening	find similar games	1 more Lubensky/Geller game
sac: 33...Be3+	PGN: download \| view	Help: general \| java-troubleshooting

TIP: You can display posts in reverse order, by registering a free account then visiting your preferences page and checking the option "Display newest kibitzes on top."

For help with this chess viewer, please see the Pgn4web Quickstart Guide.

Sep-13-09		Chessical: Did Lubensky resign too quickly believeing that Geller's bishop sacrifice was fatal to him? It may be that Lubensky could have realistically fought on using his reserves such as the <a>pawn: click for larger view For example: <34... Qh2+> 35. Kf1 Nxe3+ 36. Kf2 Ng4+ (and not <36... Qxg2+?> 37. Kxe3 Bg4 38. Qxd6 Qf3+ 39. Kd2) 37. Kf1 Rf8+ 38. Ke1 Qxg2 39. a8=Q Qf2+ 40. Kd1 Rxa8 41. Qxa8+ Kf7 42. Qh8 Nf6 43. Qxh6 Bg4 44. Qd2 Qxg3 when White is still in the game.

NOTE: You need to pick a username and password to post a reply. Getting your account takes less than a minute, totally anonymous, and 100% free--plus, it entitles you to features otherwise unavailable. Pick your username now and join the chessgames community!

If you already have an account, you should login now.

Please observe our posting guidelines:

No obscene, racist, sexist, or profane language.
No spamming, advertising, or duplicating posts.
No personal attacks against other users.
Nothing in violation of United States law.

See something which violates our rules? Blow the whistle and inform an administrator.

NOTE: Keep all discussion on the topic of this page. This forum is for this specific game and nothing else. If you want to discuss chess in general, or this site, you might try the Kibitzer's Café.

Messages posted by Chessgames members do not necessarily represent the views of Chessgames.com, its employees, or sponsors.

Spot an error? Please submit a correction slip and help us eliminate database mistakes!
This game is type: CLASSICAL (Disagree? Please submit a correction slip.)

Featured in the Following Game Collection [what is this?]

Game #7
from King's Indian pioneers by keywiz84