Alexander Flamberg

Alexsander FlambergAlexander Davidovich Flamberg (1880-1926). Born in Warsaw, he spent his early years in England, where he learned chess. After his return to Warsaw he became one of the strongest Polish chess players.

diagram of Alexander Flamberg vs. Oldrich Duras chess puzzle

Alexander Flamberg vs. Oldrich Duras

This is the end game between Alexander Flamberg and Oldrich Duras from their meeting at Opatija in 1912. Duras, with the black pieces, obtains a victory against Flamberg just in two. Can you figure out his strategy?