Challenge 324 / 1747

The move that cost La Bourdonnais the game against McDonnell

London m3 1834. Louis-Charles de La Bourdonnais was level here. He played Bf1, and he was lost. Take White from move 28 and find what he missed. Alexander McDonnell still has to be beaten.

De Labourdonnais, Louis – McDonnell, Alexander
London m3 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: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
  • Reward: Louis-Charles de La Bourdonnais challenge · London m3 1834. Louis-Charles de La Bourdonnais was level here. He played Bf1, and he was lost. Take White from move 28 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