London (casual) · 18511–0·Anderssen mates having sacrificed a bishop, both rooks and the queen
The Immortal Game
Adolf Anderssen vs Lionel Kieseritzky
The most famous attacking game ever played. Anderssen gives up a bishop, both rooks and finally his queen — and mates with his three remaining minor pieces. Played casually during a break at the first international tournament, it became the eternal symbol of Romantic-era chess: development and initiative over material.
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The most famous attacking game ever played. Anderssen gives up a bishop, both rooks and finally his queen — and mates with his three remaining minor pieces. Played casually during a break at the first international tournament, it became the eternal symbol of Romantic-era chess: development and initiative over material.
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The takeaway
Material is only a means. A lead in development and an exposed enemy king can be worth far more than a queen and two rooks — if you attack without hesitation.
Now go make your own.
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