Geller vs Euwe chess position

Max Euwe1953

International Chess Federation (FIDE)
Lausanne, Switzerland

It seems like Black is under a great attack, but with a brilliant rook sacrifice, Euwe distracts the white queen and then quickly attacks the white king!
22…Rh8! 23.Q:h8 Rc2 24.Rc1 R:g2+ 25.Kf1 Qb3! and checkmate is unavoidable so White resigned.

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Title: Geller vs Euwe chess position
Creator: Max Euwe
Date Created: 1953
Location Created: Zurich, Switzerland

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