Challenge 501 / 1747

Blackburne had this against Burn, then played Ne5

Bradford 1888. Joseph Blackburne was completely winning here. He played Ne5, and he was lost. Take White from move 44 and find what he missed. Amos Burn still has to be beaten.

Blackburne, Joseph Henry – Burn, Amos
Bradford 1888 · 0-1
You play White
Portrait of Amos Burn

Amos Burn

“The Solid Englishman”
Classical Peak 2550
  • Opponent: Amos Burn
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
  • Reward: Joseph Blackburne challenge · Bradford 1888. Joseph Blackburne was completely winning here. He played Ne5, and he was lost. Take White from move 44 and find what he missed. Amos Burn still has to be beaten.
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