Challenge 371 / 1747

Chigorin had this against Pillsbury, then played Nf3

Vienna Gambit 1903. Mikhail Chigorin was clearly winning here. He played Nf3, and he was only slightly better. Take White from move 39 and find what he missed. Harry Nelson Pillsbury still has to be beaten.

Chigorin, Mikhail – Pillsbury, Harry Nelson

Vienna Gambit 1903 · 1/2-1/2

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Harry Nelson Pillsbury

“The American Wonder”

Classical Peak 2630

Opponent: Harry Nelson Pillsbury
Difficulty: FIDE Master
Goal: Beat the personality.
Reward: Mikhail Chigorin challenge · Vienna Gambit 1903. Mikhail Chigorin was clearly winning here. He played Nf3, and he was only slightly better. Take White from move 39 and find what he missed. Harry Nelson Pillsbury still has to be beaten.

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