Challenge 212 / 1747

Blackburne had mate against Anderssen — and played Ba4+

Vienna 1873. Forced mate was on the board and Joseph Blackburne played Ba4+ instead. You have White from move 39. Adolf Anderssen is sitting opposite.

Blackburne, Joseph Henry – Anderssen, Adolf
Vienna 1873 · 1-0
You play White
Portrait of Adolf Anderssen

Adolf Anderssen

“The King of Combinations”
Romantic Peak 2600
  • Opponent: Adolf Anderssen
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Beat the personality.
  • Reward: Joseph Blackburne challenge · Vienna 1873. Forced mate was on the board and Joseph Blackburne played Ba4+ instead. You have White from move 39. Adolf Anderssen is sitting opposite.
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  • 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