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Into History.

com. It's January 1913, inside a cafe in Vienna.

At his favorite corner table, a young Russian journalist named Lev Bronstein plays chess with another regular patron.

Lev blocks out the sound of the lively cafe as he analyzes the board,

carefully considering his next move.

He reaches for his night and moves the piece toward the center, capturing a pawn and threatening his

opponent's queen.

It's a simple but effective move designed to force his opposing player onto their back foot.

Lev settles into his chair satisfied.

But his opponent doesn't fall for the trap.

He counterattacks with his queen, capturing Leve's bishop.

Lev frowns and strokes his black goatee.

It seems he underestimated his opponent and now finds himself in a vulnerable position.

Leve stares at the board, his mind momentarily blank,

but then the young man's eyes light up behind his round spectacles.

He picks up his rook and places his opponent in check, who soon realizes there's no coming

back from this position. With a defeated sigh, he knocks over his king

and congratulates Lev on another victory.

Lev smiles and takes a sip of coffee.

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