Played at Paris in 1858, Mr. Morphy conducting the White pieces against M. Chamouillet and his allies in the French Opening. Morphy builds a powerful King's-side attack and finishes with a forced mate.
15…Nf6Kt. to K. Kt's 2nd appears a stronger move.
18.Ne2This Knight now promises to exert great influence.
19…Nh7A weak move; but White's game is already far superior to Black's.
20.Nxe6The correct move; but one the consequences of which it would seem the allies had altogether overlooked.
22.Rxg6+The decisive coup.
23.Qxh5Remarkably accurate, considering the circumstances under which the game was conducted.
24…Ree7Had Black taken Kt. with Kt., White would have easily won by Q. to K. R's 6th (ch.), &c.
26.Rg8+And mates in three moves.
J. Löwenthal, Morphy's Games of Chess (1860) · Public domain · source