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Herman Heyermans vs Joseph Henry Blackburne
Casual game (1880), Rotterdam NED, Jun-29
King's Gambit: Falkbeer Countergambit. Staunton Line (C31)  ·  0-1

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Feb-25-07
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  tpstar: After 20. Qf3, the game continuation with 20 ... e2! is clearly best, sacrificing the first Queen for Double Check and mate with the second one. But my student pointed out 20 ... Nd3+ (juniors love to give check ;>D) 21. Kf1 (21. Kd1 Ne5+ wins the Queen) Qxg3! wins a piece due to 22. Qxg3? e2#:


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