chessgames.com
Members · Prefs · Laboratory · Collections · Openings · Endgames · Sacrifices · History · Search Kibitzing · Kibitzer's Café · Chessforums · Tournament Index · Players · Kibitzing
Adolf Albin vs Harry Pillsbury
Impromptu International Congress, New York (1893), New York, NY USA, rd 13, Oct-17
Sicilian Defense: Dragon. Classical Variation (B73)  ·  1-0

ANALYSIS [x]

FEN COPIED

explore this opening
find similar games 10 more Albin/Pillsbury games
PGN: download | view | print Help: general | java-troubleshooting

TIP: To see the raw PGN for this game, click on the PGN: view link above.

PGN Viewer:  What is this?
For help with this chess viewer, please see the Olga Chess Viewer Quickstart Guide.
PREMIUM MEMBERS CAN REQUEST COMPUTER ANALYSIS [more info]

Kibitzer's Corner
Nov-18-07  InspiredByMorphy: 56. ...Rc3 should have secured the draw.
Nov-19-07  RookFile: Pillsbury's games more often than not are very interesting, whether he wins, loses, or draws!
Nov-01-18  Straclonoor: According to Lomonosov TB7 draw after 53 moves.
Nov-01-18  Howard: How do you access those tablebases ?
Nov-01-18  Howard: How do you access those tablebases ?

By the way, at one position is it a draw after 53 moves? It sure as hell can't be the final position!

Nov-01-18  Olavi: After 53...Rxa3 there are seven pieces left, reaching tablebase. See https://lichess.org/blog/W3WeMyQAAC... https://syzygy-tables.info/endgames...
Nov-02-18  Straclonoor: <How do you access those tablebases ?> I bought Aquarium GUI made by Convekta ltd. It give access to Lomonosov TB7
Jan-23-19
Premium Chessgames Member
  Retireborn: An interesting example of a psychological trap. White has no real reason not to play 54.Kxe4 with an obvious draw, but by leaving the pawn alone he plants the idea of advancing it in Pillsbury's head, with fatal consequences on move 56.

Houdini reckons Black would have done better with 20...Rxc3, a type of exchange sacrifice which is familiar now, but possibly wasn't known in the 19th Century.

Mar-27-21  Marcelo Bruno: Beautiful game by Albin.
Mar-28-24  Mathematicar: I always thought of Pillsbury as a classical player with a classical opening repertoire. Although perhaps not played perfectly, the Sicilian Defense in the hands of the old masters is truly something special.

NOTE: Create an account today to post replies and access other powerful features which are available only to registered users. Becoming a member is free, anonymous, and takes less than 1 minute! If you already have a username, then simply login login under your username now to join the discussion.

Please observe our posting guidelines:

  1. No obscene, racist, sexist, or profane language.
  2. No spamming, advertising, duplicate, or gibberish posts.
  3. No vitriolic or systematic personal attacks against other members.
  4. Nothing in violation of United States law.
  5. No cyberstalking or malicious posting of negative or private information (doxing/doxxing) of members.
  6. No trolling.
  7. The use of "sock puppet" accounts to circumvent disciplinary action taken by moderators, create a false impression of consensus or support, or stage conversations, is prohibited.
  8. Do not degrade Chessgames or any of it's staff/volunteers.

Please try to maintain a semblance of civility at all times.

Blow the Whistle

See something that violates our rules? Blow the whistle and inform a moderator.


NOTE: Please keep all discussion on-topic. This forum is for this specific game only. To discuss chess or this site in general, visit the Kibitzer's Café.

Messages posted by Chessgames members do not necessarily represent the views of Chessgames.com, its employees, or sponsors.
All moderator actions taken are ultimately at the sole discretion of the administration.

This game is type: CLASSICAL. Please report incorrect or missing information by submitting a correction slip to help us improve the quality of our content.

<This page contains Editor Notes. Click here to read them.>

Home | About | Login | Logout | F.A.Q. | Profile | Preferences | Premium Membership | Kibitzer's Café | Biographer's Bistro | New Kibitzing | Chessforums | Tournament Index | Player Directory | Notable Games | World Chess Championships | Opening Explorer | Guess the Move | Game Collections | ChessBookie Game | Chessgames Challenge | Store | Privacy Notice | Contact Us

Copyright 2001-2025, Chessgames Services LLC