Adolf Anderssen vs Lionel Kieseritzky
One of the most famous games ever played. Anderssen sacrifices a bishop, both rooks, and the queen to deliver...
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A small, growing collection of games we enjoy — famous classics and games from around the club. Step through each one move by move and read the notes as you go.
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The Opera Game
1-0Paul Morphy vs Duke Karl / Count Isouard
Paul Morphy's famous 1858 game, played in a box at the Paris Opera. A model of rapid development, open lines, and a clean mating attack — a great first game to study.
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