Challenge 292 / 1747

La Bourdonnais–McDonnell: the mistake that decided it

London m1 1834. Louis-Charles de La Bourdonnais was much better here. He played h5, and he was worse. Take White from move 25 and find what he missed. Alexander McDonnell still has to be beaten.

De Labourdonnais, Louis – McDonnell, Alexander
London m1 1834 · 0-1
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 m1 1834. Louis-Charles de La Bourdonnais was much better here. He played h5, and he was worse. Take White from move 25 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