Challenge 640 / 1747

Blackburne went wrong against Steinitz

London mt 1862. Joseph Blackburne was level here. He played h6, and he was lost. Take Black from move 21 and find what he missed. Wilhelm Steinitz still has to be beaten.

Steinitz, William – Blackburne, Joseph Henry
London mt 1862 · 1-0
You play Black
Portrait of Wilhelm Steinitz

Wilhelm Steinitz

“The Father of Modern Chess”
Classical Peak 2600
  • Opponent: Wilhelm Steinitz
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
  • Reward: Joseph Blackburne challenge · London mt 1862. Joseph Blackburne was level here. He played h6, and he was lost. Take Black from move 21 and find what he missed. Wilhelm Steinitz 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