chessgames.com

Alexander McDonnell vs Louis Charles Mahe De La Bourdonnais
London 1834  ·  Sicilian Defense: McDonnell Attack (B21)  ·  0-1


Annotations by Paul Morphy.      [30 more games annotated by Morphy]

explore this opening
find similar games 91 more La Bourdonnais/McDonnell games
PGN: download | view Help: general | java-troubleshooting

TIP: If you register a free account you will be able to create game collections and add games and notes to them. For more information on game collections, see our Help Page.

Java Viewer:  What is this?
For help with the default chess viewer, please see the Chess Viewer Deluxe Quickstart Guide.

Kibitzer's Corner
< Earlier Kibitzing  · PAGE 2 OF 2 ·  Later Kibitzing >
Jun-27-05
Premium Chessgames Member
  Knight13: <Wait, isn't the knight you want to take d5 pinned to the king on f2 after ...Bc5?> That ruined our whole discussion. :(
Jun-27-05   beatgiant: <Milo>
<Wait, isn't the knight you want to take d5 pinned to the king on f2 after ...Bc5?> <Knight13>
<That ruined our whole discussion. :(> Now I'm confused. I thought we were talking about the position after 12...Kg3, so the king isn't on f2 anymore and the knight is not pinned. Was I wrong?
Jun-27-05   mymt: 12.Kg3 fxe5 13.dxe5 [instead of the games 13.fxe5]13. ...Bc5 14.Nxd5 [with the idea 14. ...exd5 15.Qxd5+ Rf7-to block the check & guard B on d7- 16.e6]14. ...Bf2+! 15.Kh3 exd5+ is that what you mean? Dont like that 12.Kg3 what about 12.a3?
Jun-27-05   aw1988: Uh, my idea was just to win the bishop on d7. :(
Jun-27-05
Premium Chessgames Member
  Knight13: I've posted earlier that White played Kg3 so when Black plays fxe4 white can play dxe5. And aslo for getting out of the f-file.
Jun-28-05   mymt: its me I just had trouble following your post
Jun-28-05   beatgiant: <mymt>
On the suggested 12. a3, Black can try 12...fxe5! which looks like a strong attack: 12. a3 fxe5 13. axb4 exd4 14. Nc2 d3+ 15. Ne3 Ng4+ wins the piece back with dividends.
Jun-29-05   mymt: <beatgiant> Im shot down in flames again,didnt consider dumping the B,nice one.Only other one I liked was 12.g3 fxe5 13.dxe5 Bc5 14.Qe2
Jun-29-05   beatgiant: <mymt>
On 12. g3 fxe5 13. dxe5 Bc5 14. Qe2, Black takes advantage of the pin again with <14...Ng4+> winning a piece.
Jun-29-05   mymt: OH DEAR looks like Im stuck with that ugly 12.Kg3. is there nothing I can drum up with 12.g3 fxe5 13.Nxe5?
Jun-29-05
Premium Chessgames Member
  Knight13: <mymt: is there nothing I can drum up with 12.g3 fxe5 13.Nxe5?> After 12. g3 fxe5 13. Nxe5 Nxe5 14. dxe5 Bc5 15. Bd3 Bxe3+ 16. Bxe3 Qxb2+ 17. Kg1 d4! 18. Bd2 Bc6. Or 15. Qe2? Bxe3+ 16. Bxe3 d4! and White loses the bishop. (17. Bd2 d3+!! 18. Qe3 Ng4+).
Jun-29-05   mymt: only thing I can see is 17.Qc2 to block the check because 17.Bd2 gets hit by ...Qd4+ 18.Be3 Ng4+.Now maybe 17. ...Ng4+ 18.Kf3 Nxe3 19.Kxe3 d4+ 20.Ke2
Jun-29-05
Premium Chessgames Member
  Knight13: <mymt> 17. Qc2 Qxc2+ 18. Bxc2 Ng4+ 19. Ke2 Rac8 20. Bb3 Nxe3 21. Kxe3 Rc3+ 22. Ke2 g5 and Black can wins endgame. I think 17. Qc2 is better than 17. Kg1, too.
Jun-29-05   mymt: 21. ...Rc3+ 22.Kd4
Jun-29-05   mymt: <Knight13> I noticed your question about "sudden death" time control,it seems you havent played OTB Tournaments very often or you would surely have come accross it. Many chess club also use that time control to avoid adjournments.If you dont belong to a club you should join ,I think you will like it.

Jun-29-05
Premium Chessgames Member
  Knight13: <mymt> The reply to your last post here has been posted at the Kibitzer's Cafe, page 1269, by me.
Jun-29-05
Premium Chessgames Member
  Boomie: Although white is probably lost no matter what, there was a small resource on move 12 which holds the position for a while.

12. Nc2 Be7 13. Kg3 Be8 14. Bd3 Bh5 15. Re1 Rac8 16. Re2 fxe5 17. dxe5 Nf5+ 18. Kh3 Bxf3 19. gxf3 Bc5 20. Rg2 (-1.19) D=14

Jun-29-05   mymt: thanks <Boomie> Im afraid your right . <Knight13> saw your post & replied on page 1283 [I think it was]
Jan-27-06   MorphyMatt: is this the only game with notes by Morphy?
Jan-27-06   aw1988: No. Morphy annotated many more encounters between MacDonnell and LaBourdonnais.
Jan-28-06   morpstau: is this the only game with notes by Morphy
Jan-28-06   aw1988: No, and I just answered that...
Nov-19-06   slomarko: white played like drunk
Dec-25-07
Premium Chessgames Member
  whiteshark: The historically first <big clamp> ?!
Aug-08-09
Premium Chessgames Member
  just a kid: Very convincing play from la bourdonnais.
< Earlier Kibitzing  · PAGE 2 OF 2 ·  Later Kibitzing >

Secrets of Opening Surprises
NOTE: You need to pick a username and password to post a reply. Getting your account takes less than a minute, totally anonymous, and 100% free--plus, it entitles you to features otherwise unavailable. Pick your username now and join the chessgames community!
If you already have an account, you should login now.
Please observe our posting guidelines:
  1. No obscene, racist, sexist, or profane language.
  2. No spamming, advertising, or duplicating posts.
  3. No personal attacks against other users.
  4. Nothing in violation of United States law.
Blow the Whistle See something which violates our rules? Blow the whistle and inform an administrator.


NOTE: Keep all discussion on the topic of this page. This forum is for this specific game and nothing else. If you want to discuss chess in general, or this site, you might try the Kibitzer's Café.
Messages posted by Chessgames members do not necessarily represent the views of Chessgames.com, its employees, or sponsors.
Spot an error? Please submit a correction slip and help us eliminate database mistakes!
This game is type: CLASSICAL (Disagree? Please submit a correction slip.)

Featured in the Following Game Collections [what is this?]
Annotations by Morphy
by jakaiden
McDonnell vs. De La Bourdonnais
by Gioachino Greco
Selected 19th century games
by atrifix
e4addict's favorite games
by e4addict
First Match, Game #14
from WCC Index [La Bourdonnais-McDonnell 1834] by suenteus po 147
Sicilian Defense
by seguismundo


home | about | login | logout | F.A.Q. | your profile | preferences | Premium Membership | Kibitzer's Café | new kibitzing | chessforums | new games | Player Directory | World Chess Championships | Opening Explorer | Guess the Move | Game Collections | ChessBookie Game | Chessgames Challenge | Little ChessPartner | privacy notice | contact us
Copyright 2001-2009, Chessgames.com
Web design & database development by 20/20 Technologies