Morphy against Löwenthal — the tenth game of their 1858 London match (French Opening).
7…c6Most authorities recommend P. to K. R's 3rd here, but no disadvantage seems attendant on the move adopted in the text.
18.Ng3A very good conception. The object of this move was to plant the Kt. at B's 5th, where its action, combined with that of the Q., becomes most threatening and formidable.
18…Re8Black dare not attempt to gain the Bishop by P. to Kt's 4th, on account of White's playing Kt. to B's 5th, menacing mate in two moves if the Pawn capture the Bishop; the move actually made was a good one, as it secured a free range for the Rook.
20.Bg3The best possible play.
23…h5A weak move: it was not likely that Mr. Morphy would take the P. with Q., seeing that such capture would cost him the Kt.
24.c4This is a very strong move, and gives White the advantage.
24…Nf6A sad and unaccountable oversight, at once losing a Pawn and the game.
28…Rxc4R. to Kt's 5th would perhaps have been better, but the game was altogether beyond recovery.
29…Rg4Had Black played R. to K's 5th, White must have won through his Pawns.
J. Löwenthal, Morphy's Games of Chess (1860) · Public domain · source