Legendary game · 1953
A former champion's best move ever
Geller vs Euwe — Zurich 1953 · Nimzo-Indian Defense (E40)
Euwe
Geller
Zurich, nineteen fifty-three. Down material and under attack, Max Euwe finds what's still called the greatest defensive move in chess history.
The board stops before the key move — you'll have to find it yourself.
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