Challenge 304 / 1747

Pillsbury threw away a won position against Lasker

New York 1893. Harry Nelson Pillsbury was slightly better here. He played Qh4, and he was lost. Take Black from move 53 and find what he missed. Emanuel Lasker still has to be beaten.

Lasker, Emanuel – Pillsbury, Harry Nelson
New York 1893 · 1-0
You play Black
Portrait of Emanuel Lasker

Emanuel Lasker

“The Fighter”
Classical Peak 2720
  • Opponent: Emanuel Lasker
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
  • Reward: Harry Nelson Pillsbury challenge · New York 1893. Harry Nelson Pillsbury was slightly better here. He played Qh4, and he was lost. Take Black from move 53 and find what he missed. Emanuel Lasker still has to be beaten.
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  • Only Move 0/5
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