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The Immortal Game

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Adolf Anderssen vs Lionel Kieseritzky

The Immortal Game

1851
London
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One of the most famous chess games ever played. Anderssen sacrifices both rooks, a bishop, and his queen to deliver checkmate.

Result: 1-0 - Checkmate by White

Pro tip: Visualize each move in your mind before revealing the position.

Reveal position every
45 moves

Key Moments

  • #35Anderssen sacrifices his rook on g1
  • #37The second rook falls - pure attack
  • #41The queen sacrifice!
  • #44Beautiful checkmate with bishops