George Henry Mackenzie vs George Hammond (1857)

George Henry Mackenzie vs George Hammond
USA 1857 · Russian Game: Classical Attack. Staunton Variation (C42) · 1-0

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Given 32 times; par: 31 [what's this?]

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Sep-27-07		chancho: Nowadays these kinds of fireworks are a rarity in this opening.

Mar-12-08		Knight13: Hammond stood too close to the fireworks and one of those shells came down and hit in the head and knocked him out. The Checkmate Hospital pronounced him dead on move 22.

Mar-12-08		mistreaver: beautifull attack by mackenzie

Mar-24-09		fm avari viraf: This is a beautiful game, where I relished the tactical blows knocking his opponent. May His Soul Rest In Peace In Heaven, Eternally!

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