Morphy against Harrwitz — the third game of their 1858 Paris match (a Dutch Defence), Morphy's first win of the contest.
5…c5A similar position occurs in the Sicilian Opening, and then this move is very important and effective.
19.bxc5The exchange of Pawns here showed a want of judgment, for after giving up his Bishop, White's Q. B's P. was left so weak as seriously to endanger his game.
22…Qa4The prompt advantage which Mr. Morphy takes of the slightest error on the part of his opponent is an immense indication of the accuracy of his game, and it is well illustrated at this moment.
25…Rb6Very well played, for if (as was the case) the Rooks be exchanged, the Q. Kt's P. is soon advanced and a free passage secured for the Q. R's P.; and if the exchange be not made, Black doubles the Rooks on the Knight's file with a far superior game.
28…b5Excellently followed up; the Q. B's P. is free to advance, and must prove a sore embarrassment to the adversary.
35…c4The skilful manner in which Mr. Morphy terminated this game commands our warmest praise, and is deserving of close attention.
40…Rc3When Mr. Harrwitz played 38. Kt. to B's 6th (ch.), he evidently overlooked that his opponent at his 40th move could play as in the text. The game was past recovery, but White's advanced Pawn is now lost at once.
54…Kf3White resigns.
J. Löwenthal, Morphy's Games of Chess (1860) · Public domain · source