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Steinitz vs. von Bardeleben chess position

Wilhelm Steinitz1895

International Chess Federation (FIDE)

International Chess Federation (FIDE)
Lausanne, Switzerland

The diagram shows the starting position of one of the most famous combinations in Steinitz’s life.
22.Rxe7+! Kf8 23.Rf7+! Kg8 24.Rg7+! Kh8 25.Rxh7+ and Bardeleben ran out of the hall due to the inevitable loss of the game after 25...Kg8 26.Rg7+! Kh8 27.Qh4+ Kxg7 28.Qh7+ Kf8 29.Qh8+ Ke7 30.Qg7+ Kе8 31.Qg8+! Kе7 32.Qf7+ Kd8 33.Qf8+ Qe8 34.Nf7+ Kd7 35.Qd6#

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  • Title: Steinitz vs. von Bardeleben chess position
  • Creator: Wilhelm Steinitz
  • Date Created: 1895
International Chess Federation (FIDE)

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