chessgames.com
Members · Prefs · Laboratory · Collections · Openings · Endgames · Sacrifices · History · Search Kibitzing · Kibitzer's Café · Chessforums · Tournament Index · Players · Kibitzing

Chessgames premium membership fee will increase to $39 per year effective June 15, 2023. Enroll Now!

Paul Keres vs Heikki Westerinen
Tallinn (1973), Tallinn URS, rd 2, Feb-21
Modern Defense: Standard Defense (B06)  ·  1-0

ANALYSIS [x]

FEN COPIED

explore this opening
find similar games 7 more Keres/Westerinen games
sac: 16.Rxc5 PGN: download | view | print Help: general | java-troubleshooting

TIP: You can get computer analysis by clicking the "ENGINE" button below the game.

PGN Viewer:  What is this?
For help with this chess viewer, please see the Olga Chess Viewer Quickstart Guide.
PREMIUM MEMBERS CAN REQUEST COMPUTER ANALYSIS [more info]

Kibitzer's Corner
May-18-15
Premium Chessgames Member
  ToTheDeath: 16.Rxc5! is where the fun starts. Old lions can still bite.
Oct-11-15
Premium Chessgames Member
  typhoonsub: 24 Qc4 and wins from the spot...Qe8 or Qf4, 25. NxB, QxB. 26. Qc2. If 26...axb 27 Bc4 Ra1+ 28. Ke2 RxR 29. Qb3
Feb-21-19  Chizoad: This game is neat in that it takes on a similar characteristic to a Sicilian, Maroczy Bind. Check the position after move 13 for white.

NOTE: Create an account today to post replies and access other powerful features which are available only to registered users. Becoming a member is free, anonymous, and takes less than 1 minute! If you already have a username, then simply login login under your username now to join the discussion.

Please observe our posting guidelines:

  1. No obscene, racist, sexist, or profane language.
  2. No spamming, advertising, duplicate, or gibberish posts.
  3. No vitriolic or systematic personal attacks against other members.
  4. Nothing in violation of United States law.
  5. No cyberstalking or malicious posting of negative or private information (doxing/doxxing) of members.
  6. No trolling.
  7. The use of "sock puppet" accounts to circumvent disciplinary action taken by moderators, create a false impression of consensus or support, or stage conversations, is prohibited.
  8. Do not degrade Chessgames or any of it's staff/volunteers.

Please try to maintain a semblance of civility at all times.

Blow the Whistle

See something that violates our rules? Blow the whistle and inform a moderator.


NOTE: Please keep all discussion on-topic. This forum is for this specific game only. To discuss chess or this site in general, visit the Kibitzer's Café.

Messages posted by Chessgames members do not necessarily represent the views of Chessgames.com, its employees, or sponsors.
All moderator actions taken are ultimately at the sole discretion of the administration.

This game is type: CLASSICAL. Please report incorrect or missing information by submitting a correction slip to help us improve the quality of our content.

Featured in the Following Game Collections[what is this?]
Positional Sacrifices
from Positional Chess Handbook II by monopole2313
The Road to the Top & The Quest for Perfection
by Bidibulle
Game 99
from Veliki majstori saha 20 KERES (1916-1975) by Chessdreamer
16.Rxc5!
from 53a_Middlegames: Positional Exchange Sacrifices by whiteshark
Solitaire Chess by Bruce Pandolfini
by SirIvanhoe
Tallinn 1973
by sneaky pete
Challenger of 48 Keres_125
by Gottschalk
Positional Sacrifices
from Positional Chess Handbook II by PassedPawnDuo
irregular via Modern
from 98_B35-B39(+B27)_(Hyper-)Accel'ed Dragon 2 by whiteshark
Game 12
from Power Chess (Keres) by Qindarka
JAN 2004
from frank guza's bp games Q1 by frank guza
Keres' Whirligigs made of chocobonbon for FTB
by fredthebear
16.Rxc5!
from 53a_Middlegames: Positional Exchange Sacrifices by Jaredfchess
Game 35
from Move by Move - Keres (Franco) by Qindarka
Game 50 in Paul Keres: The Quest for Perfection by Paul Keres
from Privileges of the Black Pieces by fredthebear
Positional Sacrifices
from Positional Chess Handbook II by Del ToRo
16.Rxc5!
from 53a_Middlegames: Positional Exchange Sacrifices by Del ToRo
Positional Sacrifices
from Positional Chess Handbook II by isfsam
"It's Only a Horse, of Course..."
from Paul Keres' "Power Chess" by lia0630

Home | About | Login | Logout | F.A.Q. | Profile | Preferences | Premium Membership | Kibitzer's Café | Biographer's Bistro | New Kibitzing | Chessforums | Tournament Index | Player Directory | Notable Games | World Chess Championships | Opening Explorer | Guess the Move | Game Collections | ChessBookie Game | Chessgames Challenge | Store | Privacy Notice | Contact Us

Copyright 2001-2023, Chessgames Services LLC