Botvinnik's Trap

Pro

Mikhail Botvinnik vs Rudolf Spielmann

1935

Moscow

Beginner

Botvinnik's legendary 12-move destruction. Spielmann falls into a prepared trap in the Caro-Kann and resigns with his queen trapped.

Result: 1-0 - Black resigned (queen trapped)

Pro tip: Visualize each move in your mind before revealing the position.

Reveal position every

23 moves