Challenge 645 / 1747

La Bourdonnais went wrong against McDonnell

London m4 1834. Louis-Charles de La Bourdonnais was clearly winning here. He played Reg8, and it was level. Take Black from move 38 and find what he missed. Alexander McDonnell still has to be beaten.

McDonnell, Alexander – De Labourdonnais, Louis
London m4 1834 · 0-1
You play Black
Portrait of Alexander McDonnell

Alexander McDonnell

“The Belfast Champion”
Romantic Peak 2480
  • Opponent: Alexander McDonnell
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Beat the personality.
  • Reward: Louis-Charles de La Bourdonnais challenge · London m4 1834. Louis-Charles de La Bourdonnais was clearly winning here. He played Reg8, and it was level. Take Black from move 38 and find what he missed. Alexander McDonnell 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