J. Löwenthal, Morphy's Games of Chess (1860)
Game 133 of 203
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Event
Morphy casual
Site
London
Date
1858.??.??
White
Black
Hampton, Thomas Inglis
Result
1-0
Morphy against Hampton, London 1858 — a casual Evans Gambit. Notes by Löwenthal.
- 9…Nf6 The move ordinarily adopted here is B. to K. Kt's 5th, but if White reply to that move with Q. to R's 4th, the difficulty of the defence is increased. An analysis of this variation, by Fraser, has been given in the "Chess Player's Chronicle," vol. iii, New Series, p. 137.
- 11.Ba3 This is always an embarrassing move for the second player, as it seriously retards the development of his pieces.
- 12.Qb3 The commencement of an attack which, considering the freedom of White's forces, must soon prove decisive.
- 12…Bh5 If Q. to Q's 2nd, the game becomes still more in White's favour, by his playing Kt. takes P., &c.
- 13…Ng4 Kt. to Q. R's 4th would have led to nothing better.
- 15.e6 Played with all Mr. Morphy's wonted decision and acumen.