Challenge 1584 / 1747

La Bourdonnais–McDonnell: the mistake that decided it

London m6 1834. Louis-Charles de La Bourdonnais was much better here. He played Bd7, and he was lost. Take Black from move 19 and find what he missed. Alexander McDonnell still has to be beaten.

McDonnell, Alexander – De Labourdonnais, Louis
London m6 1834 · 1-0
You play Black
Portrait of Alexander McDonnell

Alexander McDonnell

“The Belfast Champion”
Romantic Peak 2480
  • Opponent: Alexander McDonnell
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
  • Reward: Louis-Charles de La Bourdonnais challenge · London m6 1834. Louis-Charles de La Bourdonnais was much better here. He played Bd7, and he was lost. Take Black from move 19 and find what he missed. Alexander McDonnell 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