Morphy against Harrwitz — the eighth and final game of their 1858 Paris match (Philidor's Defence), which clinched the contest for Morphy.
3…Bg4This is not a good move, and so far compromises the opening of the second player that we are surprised at its adoption by any master of the game.
6…Nf6Q. to her 2nd is the correct move.
18…Rhb8Mr. Harrwitz was evidently anxious to bring his King's Rook into action. But did he promote that object by playing thus? We certainly should have preferred moving the Rook to King's or Queen's square.
19.Bg2The correct reply, preparing for the eventual advance of the K. B's P.
28…Ng8Taking the King's Pawn would have cost a piece.
30…Nc5Threatening to capture the Q. Kt's P., checking, and to follow that up with the advance of the Q. R's P. Had Black, in place of this move, played Kt. to K's 2nd, his adversary would have replied with B. to Kt's 4th, winning a piece and the game.
42.Nd2The accuracy with which every move is played is worthy of observation.
47.c3This is excellently played; it secures a passed Pawn and an easy victory.
59.d6+And wins.
J. Löwenthal, Morphy's Games of Chess (1860) · Public domain · source