This is a position that occurred towards the end of a game in the 1964 US Championships. Black appears to have everything under control. Sure, White’s pesky queen and rook are making a nuisance of themselves and Black’s knight and queen are both en prise but he has an apparent winning move in 1…Qxg3 threatening mate in one. However, as the title implies, Black did not win this game so this is your mission: Black to play: what is the result? Tempting though it may be to Google the game – and it should not be difficult given the names of the two players and the tournament – try to resist the urge and work it out for yourself as the result will be far more satisfying! Answer next week.
White: Larry Evans Black: Sammy Reshevsky
US Championships 1964