Anderssen against Morphy — a casual game in the King's Bishop's Gambit.
3…Nf6This is a novelty, and, originating with so talented a master, is deserving of consideration. The defences at this juncture are most numerous. Gianutio, 1597, gives P. to K. B's 4th, and this move had the high sanction of Philidor. P. to Q. Kt's 4th was recommended by Kieseritzky, and P. to Q's 4th has also been played with effect.
4.e5If White here play Q. to K's 2nd, there arises a position similar to one that occurs in the Ruy Lopez Knight's Opening.
8.Ba4Best. White was no doubt apprehensive of the attack of B. to Q. B's 4th (ch.), and the text move seems the only one to avert it. If P. to Q's 4th, Black might have captured the Pawn with impunity, as White dare not take the Knight, or the loss of his Queen would immediately follow.
14.Qb3If P. to Q. R's 3rd, Black would have played P. to Q. R's 4th, and had a good position.
14…Rb8Very well played, gaining a fine attack.
15…c5Following up his game in dashing style.
23.Ra2With the view of bringing the R. to K. Kt's 2nd or R's 2nd.
27…Qc8An excellent move, the effect of which is perceptible almost immediately. The position is fully worthy of the diagram appended.
29…Rfh8The attack is now irresistible.
33.Ke3It is now apparent, if the King had been played to B's 3rd or to Kt's 3rd, that Black, by checking at K. R's 6th, would have won the Queen; all this Mr. Morphy unquestionably foresaw on his 27th move, which makes the combination then commenced the more remarkable.
35…Qxc1+And mates in two moves.
J. Löwenthal, Morphy's Games of Chess (1860) · Public domain · source