Challenge 1205 / 1747

Basman–McDonnell: better, but not yet won

BCF-ch 85th 1998. Black is clearly winning here. Winning it is another matter: Alexander McDonnell does not resign early. You take over at move 28.

McDonnell, James J – Basman, Michael J
BCF-ch 85th 1998 · 0-1
You play Black
Portrait of Alexander McDonnell

Alexander McDonnell

“The Belfast Champion”
Romantic Peak 2480
  • Opponent: Alexander McDonnell
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Beat the personality.
  • Reward: Michael Basman challenge · BCF-ch 85th 1998. Black is clearly winning here. Winning it is another matter: Alexander McDonnell does not resign early. You take over at move 28.
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