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August 20, 2026
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5th All-Russian Masters, Lodz 1907
Georg Rotlewi vs Akiba Rubinstein
1907-12-26 · 0-1Curated
1.d4d5
2.Nf3e6
3.e3c5
4.c4Nc6
5.Nc3Nf6
6.dxc5Bxc5
7.a3a6
8.b4Bd6
9.Bb2O-O
10.Qd2Qe7
11.Bd3dxc4
12.Bxc4b5
13.Bd3Rd8
14.Qe2Bb7
15.O-ONe5
16.Nxe5Bxe5
17.f4Bc7
18.e4Rac8
19.e5Bb6+
20.Kh1Ng4
21.Be4Qh4
22.g3Rxc3
23.gxh4Rd2
24.Qxd2Bxe4+
25.Qg2Rh3
Coach's Note
Rubinstein's Immortal Game. A breathtaking double rook and queen sacrifice forces mate. Rubinstein deflects the white queen from defending the kingside, then delivers a crushing finish.
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