chessgames.com

Paul Morphy vs Jules Arnous De Riviere
Paris 1858  ·  Italian Game: Evans Gambit. Morphy Attack (C51)  ·  1-0
To move:
Last move:

explore this opening
find similar games 18 more Morphy/De Riviere games
sac: 21.Rxd4 PGN: download | view Help: general | java-troubleshooting

TIP: You can make these tips go away by registering a free account then visiting your preferences page. Simply check the option "Don't show random tips on game pages." and click the Update Profile button at the bottom.

PGN Viewer:  What is this?
For help with this chess viewer, please see the Pgn4web Quickstart Guide.

Kibitzer's Corner
May-04-07
Premium Chessgames Member
  Jack Kerouac: SLAUGHTER!
Jul-19-07  RookFile: You can say that again. De Riviere looks like he has no business even playing Morphy here.
Mar-03-08  JimmyVermeer: White can do Qh5# on his 27th move. De Riviere could have delayed mate a bit longer by playing differently on his 20th move: 20 Rd1 Bd4 21 Rxd4 Nxd4 22 Ne5+ Kxg5 23 Qe3+ Kf6 24 Ng4+ Kf5 25 Re5+ Qxe5 26 Qxe5+ Kg6 27 Qf6+ Kh5 28 h3 Nf5 29 Qxf5+ Kh4 30 Qf6+ Kh5 31 Qh6#

Morphy was clearly a stronger player than De Riviere, but you can't blame him for trying.


100% Cotton Chess Puzzle Shirt
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?]
Can't have a game collection without the holy one.
from Unknowns of tremendous entertainment. by themadhair
4th Game of Part2 Boris Gambit Guide
from Captain Evans Gambit by fredthebear
Morphy shows no mercy (as usual)
from My favorite games by just a game
paul morphy best games
by brager
Morphy Favorites
by chocobonbon
Pure Morphy
by saveyougod
Paul Morphy -The Great Chess Genius
by Timothy Glenn Forney
perfect
from alex97's favorite games by alex97
4th Game of Part2 Boris Gambit Guide
from Evans Gambit by parmetd


home | about | login | logout | F.A.Q. | your profile | preferences | Premium Membership | Kibitzer's Café | Biographer's Bistro | new kibitzing | chessforums | Tournament Index | Player Directory | World Chess Championships | Opening Explorer | Guess the Move | Game Collections | ChessBookie Game | Chessgames Challenge | Little ChessPartner | privacy notice | contact us
Copyright 2001-2013, Chessgames Services LLC
Web design & database development by 20/20 Technologies