Challenge 1262 / 1747

Steinitz has Pillsbury on the ropes

St Petersburg 1895/96. Black is completely winning here. Winning it is another matter: Harry Nelson Pillsbury does not resign early. You take over at move 44.

Pillsbury, Harry Nelson – Steinitz, William
St Petersburg9596 1895 · 0-1
You play Black
Portrait of Harry Nelson Pillsbury

Harry Nelson Pillsbury

“The American Wonder”
Classical Peak 2630
  • Opponent: Harry Nelson Pillsbury
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Beat the personality.
  • Reward: Wilhelm Steinitz challenge · St Petersburg 1895/96. Black is completely winning here. Winning it is another matter: Harry Nelson Pillsbury does not resign early. You take over at move 44.
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