Challenge 822 / 1747

The move that cost Zukertort the game against Blackburne

London m 1887. Johannes Zukertort was clearly winning here. He played Bb6, and he was lost. Take Black from move 55 and find what he missed. Joseph Blackburne still has to be beaten.

Blackburne, Joseph Henry – Zukertort, Johannes Hermann
London m 1887 · 1-0
You play Black
Portrait of Joseph Blackburne

Joseph Blackburne

“The Black Death”
Romantic Peak 2560
  • Opponent: Joseph Blackburne
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
  • Reward: Johannes Zukertort challenge · London m 1887. Johannes Zukertort was clearly winning here. He played Bb6, and he was lost. Take Black from move 55 and find what he missed. Joseph Blackburne still has to be beaten.
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  • Only Move 0/5
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