Challenge 1133 / 1747

Anderssen went wrong against Morphy

Paris m1 1858. Adolf Anderssen was level here. He played Rxe3, and he was lost. Take White from move 40 and find what he missed. Paul Morphy still has to be beaten.

Anderssen, Adolf – Morphy, Paul
Paris m1 1858 · 0-1
You play White
Portrait of Paul Morphy

Paul Morphy

“The Pride and Sorrow of Chess”
Romantic Peak 2690
  • Opponent: Paul Morphy
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
  • Reward: Adolf Anderssen challenge · Paris m1 1858. Adolf Anderssen was level here. He played Rxe3, and he was lost. Take White from move 40 and find what he missed. Paul Morphy still has to be beaten.
Collections
  • The Executioner 0/5
  • Second Chances 0/5
  • Technique 0/5
  • Only Move 0/5
  • The Karpov File 0/3
  • The Tal File 0/3
  • The Fischer File 0/3
  • Across the Board from Kortschnoj 0/3