Manchester 1863
1. e4, e5
2. Nf3, Nc6
3. Bc4, Bc5
4. c3, Nf6
5. d4 ....
The Greco Gambit allows the e4 pawn to be taken in return for an open file. In this game, the gambit was declined.
5. .... exd4
6. cxd4, Bb4+
7. Bd2 ....
This author suggests 7. Nc3. Now, if 7.....Nxe4, then 8. Qc2.
7. .... Bxd2+
8. Nfxd2 ....
A weak move. Nbxd2 is much better.
8. .... Nxd4
9. 0-0, d6
10. Nb3. Nxb3
11. Qxb3, 0-0
12. Re1, Nh5
13. e5, Qg5
14. exd6, Nf4
15. Bxf7+. Kh8
Of course not 15.....Rxf7 because of 16. Re8+.
16. g3, cxd6
17. Nc3, Nh3+
18. Kg2, Qf6!!
Black threatens White's f-pawn and Bishop at the same time.
19. Bd5? ....
White decides to keep the Bishop, ignoring the safety of his King.
19. .... Qxf2+
20. Kh1, Qg1+
A brilliant Queen sacrifice. White has no choice but to accept the offer.
21. Rxg1, Nf2+
22. Kg2, Bh3 mate.
An elegant finish.
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