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Annotated chess games with this chess opening:
chess opening #1474 (25)The Pearl of Hastings Annotated by tag1153 (1700): So named by GM Soltis, this gem comes from the Super GM tournament of Hastings in 1895. When asked which game inspired him the most, World Champion Mikhail Tal chose this one. In it, the very traditional and positional master Steinitz utilizes some outstanding tactical play to crush his opponent. I highly encourage you to play through this game twice, from both of the player's perspectives. It is …Wilhelm Steinitz vs. Curt Von Bardeleben |
chess opening #6571 (44)"The Battle of Hastings" Annotated by tomwhufc (1200): This game is famous for the concluding combo and the report that Curt von Bardeleben didn't bother to resign but simply got up and walked away without a word..Sour grapes or what! He resigned later on that day! Steinitz was definitely past his best in 1895, but as he himself said, "I may be an old lion, but I can still bite someone's hand off if he puts it in my mouth." Black keeps it…Wilhelm Steinitz vs. Curt von Bardeleben |