The name given by Steinitz (Immergrun Partie) to a game played between Adolf Anderssen and Jean Dufresne in Berlin in 1853.
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Quotes of the Day
Chess needs Kasparov, he’s very important for chess, he’s a very important figure who can open a lot of doors for chess. And for Kirsan, of course, it was a joke.
Silvio Danailov 2013
I have always a slight feeling of pity for the man who has no knowledge of Chess
Siegbert Tarrasch
Chess is respected in culture and education, but our organization is far behind. FIDE must lead, not drag chess down.
Garry Kasparov 2014
” Chess is most certainly not my life.”
Tony Miles
In the 70s Karpov was a darling of the Politburo or the political elite. So Kramnik is now. Just like the old days. But at least Karpov, unlike him, played in and won qualifying matches.
Veselin Topalov