Challenge 1439 / 1747

Staunton had this against Morphy, then played Qh2

London 1858. Howard Staunton was level here. He played Qh2, and he was lost. Take White from move 27 and find what he missed. Paul Morphy still has to be beaten.

Staunton, Howard – Morphy, Paul
London 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: Howard Staunton challenge · London 1858. Howard Staunton was level here. He played Qh2, and he was lost. Take White from move 27 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