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Adolf Anderssen vs Lionel Kieseritzky · 1851 · move 17.
What matters more here: a pawn on b2 or access to the black king?
Adolf Anderssen and Lionel Kieseritzky played this casual game in London in 1851. Later known as the Immortal Game, its lasting value lies in the contrast between material won and pieces able to defend. The score rewards calculation, while modern analysis also reminds us that beauty and objective accuracy are different questions.
Before reaching for a move, identify the opponent’s immediate threat and the piece you most want to improve. Then compare checks, captures and quiet moves. The complete interactive lesson will let you test your answer without revealing the historical continuation first.
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