The game got its name because it was played at Ukraine in 1931.
EFIM KORCHMAR vs. ABRAM BORISOVICH POLIAK
Spanish Game (Ruy Lopez), Steinitz Defense
1. e4, e5
2. Nf3, Nc6
3. Bb5, d6
4. d4, Bd7
5. Nc3, Nf6
6. 0-0, Nxd4
7. Bxd7+, Qxd7
8. Nxd4, exd4
9. Qxd4, Be7
10. Rd1 ....
A preparatory move...
10. .... 0-0
11. e5!, Ne8
12. Bf4, a5
13. Rd3, Ra6
14. Re1, Qf5
15. Nd5 ....
Attacking the Bishop at e7 and threatening double-check...
15. .... Bd8
16. exd6, Nxd6
17. Rg3 ....
Threatening mate at g7...
17. .... f6
18. Bh6!!, Rf7
Black thinks he has successfully defended his position. Here comes another bomb...
19. Nb4!!!, axb4
20. Qxd6!!!, Qd7
Black cannot take White's Queen because of a mating threat: 21. Re8+ Rf8, 22. Rxg7+ Kh8, 23. Rxf8 mate.
Now, if 21. Qxd7 Rxd7, 22 Re8+ Kf7, 23. Rxg7+ Kxe8 and the game favors Black.
21. Qd5!! ....
Still the Queen cannot be taken because of the threat at e8.
21. ....Kf8
Black removes his King from the pin, and eliminates the threat at e8. He must have thought he is safe, but here comes another attack...
22. Rxg7!!, Qxd5
If 22..... Rxg7 then 23. Qxd7 with no compensation.
23. Rg8!!!+ ....
Black resigns. For after 23.....Kxg8, 24. Re8+ Rf8, 25. Rxf8 mate. An amazing brilliancy.
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