Anderssen against Morphy — a casual game in the King's Bishop's Gambit.

1. 3…Nf6 This is a novelty, and, originating with so talented a master, is deserving of consideration. The defences at this juncture are most numerous. Gianutio, 1597, gives P. to K. B's 4th, and this move had the high sanction of Philidor. P. to Q. Kt's 4th was recommended by Kieseritzky, and P. to Q's 4th has also been played with effect.
2. 4.e5 If White here play Q. to K's 2nd, there arises a position similar to one that occurs in the Ruy Lopez Knight's Opening.
3. 8.Ba4 Best. White was no doubt apprehensive of the attack of B. to Q. B's 4th (ch.), and the text move seems the only one to avert it. If P. to Q's 4th, Black might have captured the Pawn with impunity, as White dare not take the Knight, or the loss of his Queen would immediately follow.
4. 14.Qb3 If P. to Q. R's 3rd, Black would have played P. to Q. R's 4th, and had a good position.
5. 14…Rb8 Very well played, gaining a fine attack.
6. 15…c5 Following up his game in dashing style.
7. 23.Ra2 With the view of bringing the R. to K. Kt's 2nd or R's 2nd.
8. 27…Qc8 An excellent move, the effect of which is perceptible almost immediately. The position is fully worthy of the diagram appended.
9. 29…Rfh8 The attack is now irresistible.
10. 33.Ke3 It is now apparent, if the King had been played to B's 3rd or to Kt's 3rd, that Black, by checking at K. R's 6th, would have won the Queen; all this Mr. Morphy unquestionably foresaw on his 27th move, which makes the combination then commenced the more remarkable.
11. 35…Qxc1+ And mates in two moves.