Challenge 368 / 1747

Anderssen–Zukertort: the mistake that decided it

Breslau m 1865. Adolf Anderssen was slightly better here. He played Rb5, and he was lost. Take Black from move 36 and find what he missed. Johannes Zukertort still has to be beaten.

Zukertort, Johannes Hermann – Anderssen, Adolf
Breslau m 1865 · 1/2-1/2
You play Black
Portrait of Johannes Zukertort

Johannes Zukertort

“The Breslau Maestro”
Classical Peak 2580
  • Opponent: Johannes Zukertort
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
  • Reward: Adolf Anderssen challenge · Breslau m 1865. Adolf Anderssen was slightly better here. He played Rb5, and he was lost. Take Black from move 36 and find what he missed. Johannes Zukertort still has to be beaten.
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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