Hastings, Round V, 10 August 1895 (Ruy Lopez). Pillsbury, on his way to the great result that first marked him as a serious contender, wins in Steinitz's own Open Defence: after Albin's attack falters he sacrifices for an irresistible King's-side onslaught, winning a Rook and two minor Pieces for the Queen. Notes by Dr. Tarrasch.
8.a4This move was first played in the London Tournament of 1883 by Tchigorin against Rosenthal.
15.b4White intends to drive the King's Bishop from the King's side preparatory to the coming attack on the King.
17.h4In order to drive away the Knight, in case it should be played to Kt 3.
20.e6It is evident now that the attack 18. Kt to Kt 5 was wrong. White must lose the King's Pawn, and tries with this move to dispose of it more advantageously.
20…Bxe6The correct move is to take the Pawn with the Queen, in which case Black has a slight advantage.
21…Bg4Kt to B sq ought to have been played now. A great mistake, which leads to an immediate loss.
22.hxg6White perceives his chance at once; he gets a Rook and two minor Pieces for the Queen.
Horace F. Cheshire, The Hastings Chess Tournament 1895 (1896) · Public domain · source