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ANNOTATED GAME
Consultation Match
Paul Morphy vs. Count Isouard and the Duke of Brunswick
Annotated by: tag1153
(1700)
Chess opening: Philidor's defence (C41)
Paul Morphy vs. Count Isouard and the Duke of Brunswick
Annotated by: tag1153
(1700)
Chess opening: Philidor's defence (C41)
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15. Bxd7+ Nxd7 |
If the queen takes, she is lost. | ||||
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16. Qb8+ |
! There is nothing quite like a beautiful queen sacrifice that forces mate in one! Game over....... | ||||
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16... Nxb8 17. Rd8# |
Truly a great one. As with most great attacking players, Morphy utilized the concept of TIME in his mating combinations. Just look at the final position of the board - if the victor were decided by who captures the most enemy material, Morphy didn't stand a chance. However, there is but one aim in this great game, and that is CHECKMATE! I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did:) - Thomas | ||||
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