Today’s winning 5-second tactics!
Wilhelm Steinitz on MSM in 1888
Between 1885 and 1891, World Champion Steinitz was founder and editor of International Chess Magazine. Besides the fantastic chess material that could be found here, Steinitz also entertained the reader with his fiery brand of principled journalism:
‘‘ I have always shown fight ultimately, and I fought with my pen soundly and on principle, free from delusions and deceptions, just like on the chess board.’’
Today I present some nine (9) examples of Steinitz’ electric prowess in tactics. PGN can be downloaded at the end. Good Luck!
Dubois,S – Steinitz
London 1962Black to play and force mate!
Steinitz – Winawer,S
Paris 1867White to play and win!
Steinitz – Chigorin
Havana 1892White to play and crush!
Steinitz – Von Bardeleben
Hastings 1895White to play and crush!
Steinitz – Trenchard
Vienna 1998White to play and crush!
Steinitz – Meiners
Harlem 1896White to play and win!
Steinitz – Lasker
WCC 1894White to play and win!
Steinitz – Chigorin
Havana 1889White to play and crush!
Steinitz – Bird,H
London 1866White to play and win!
How did you do? Great stuff this Steinitz! You can download PGN HERE