The Pipe Game
ProFrank Marshall vs Amos Burn
The Pipe Game
1900
Paris
IntermediateMarshall wins in 18 moves while his opponent struggles to light his pipe - a famous story in chess history!
Result: 1-0 - Checkmate by White
Pro tip: Visualize each move in your mind before revealing the position.
Reveal position every
35 moves
Key Moments
- #19h4! The h-pawn storm begins
- #26Bxg6! Bishop sacrifice opens the king
- #34Qh7# - Checkmate while Burn lights his pipe!