Challenge 412 / 1747

Morphy went wrong against Anderssen

Paris m1 1858. Paul Morphy was level here. He played Kf7, and he was lost. Take Black from move 40 and find what he missed. Adolf Anderssen still has to be beaten.

Anderssen, Adolf – Morphy, Paul
Paris m1 1858 · 1/2-1/2
You play Black
Portrait of Adolf Anderssen

Adolf Anderssen

“The King of Combinations”
Romantic Peak 2600
  • Opponent: Adolf Anderssen
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
  • Reward: Paul Morphy challenge · Paris m1 1858. Paul Morphy was level here. He played Kf7, and he was lost. Take Black from move 40 and find what he missed. Adolf Anderssen 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