Challenge 1620 / 1747

La Bourdonnais–McDonnell: the mistake that decided it

London m5 1834. Louis-Charles de La Bourdonnais was completely winning here. He played Rhe4, and he was only clearly winning. Take White from move 30 and find what he missed. Alexander McDonnell still has to be beaten.

De Labourdonnais, Louis – McDonnell, Alexander
London m5 1834 · 1-0
You play White
Portrait of Alexander McDonnell

Alexander McDonnell

“The Belfast Champion”
Romantic Peak 2480
  • Opponent: Alexander McDonnell
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Beat the personality.
  • Reward: Louis-Charles de La Bourdonnais challenge · London m5 1834. Louis-Charles de La Bourdonnais was completely winning here. He played Rhe4, and he was only clearly winning. Take White from move 30 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