Challenge 1694 / 1747

Morphy–Anderssen: the mistake that decided it

Paris m1 1858. Paul Morphy was slightly better here. He played Qf3, and he was lost. Take White from move 27 and find what he missed. Adolf Anderssen still has to be beaten.

Morphy, Paul – Anderssen, Adolf
Paris m1 1858 · 0-1
You play White
Portrait of Adolf Anderssen

Adolf Anderssen

“The King of Combinations”
Romantic Peak 2600
  • Opponent: Adolf Anderssen
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
  • Reward: Paul Morphy challenge · Paris m1 1858. Paul Morphy was slightly better here. He played Qf3, and he was lost. Take White from move 27 and find what he missed. Adolf Anderssen 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