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Game 8 of 10
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June 12, 2026
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Hastings 1895
Wilhelm Steinitz vs Curt von Bardeleben
1895-08-17 · 1-0Curated
1.e4e5
2.Nf3Nc6
3.Bc4Bc5
4.c3Nf6
5.d4exd4
6.cxd4Bb4+
7.Nc3d5
8.exd5Nxd5
9.O-OBe6
10.Bg5Be7
11.Bxd5Bxd5
12.Nxd5Qxd5
13.Bxe7Nxe7
14.Re1f6
15.Qe2Qd7
16.Rac1c6
17.d5cxd5
18.Nd4Kf7
19.Ne6Rhc8
20.Qg4g6
21.Ng5+Ke8
22.Rxe7+Kf8
23.Rf7+Kg8
24.Rg7+Kh8
25.Rxh7+
Coach's Note
The first world champion's most famous game. Steinitz sacrifices his rook with a brutal series of checks. Von Bardeleben resigned by leaving the hall without a word as Steinitz unveiled a forced mate in 10.
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