Challenge 968 / 1747

Blackburne–Steinitz: the mistake that decided it

London mt 1862. Joseph Blackburne was level here. He played f4, and he was lost. Take White from move 39 and find what he missed. Wilhelm Steinitz still has to be beaten.

Blackburne, Joseph Henry – Steinitz, William
London mt 1862 · 0-1
You play White
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 f4, and he was lost. Take White from move 39 and find what he missed. Wilhelm Steinitz 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