Classic game analysis
Rolling Pawns: Alexander McDonnell vs Louis de La Bourdonnais
La Bourdonnais drove three connected pawns deep into White's position, creating the enduring image of a pawn mass overpowering major pieces.
- White
- Alexander McDonnell
- Black
- Louis de La Bourdonnais
- Year
- 1834
- Result
- Black won · 0-1
- Opening
- B21
Why this classic game matters
Three connected pawns reached the second rank and made La Bourdonnais's most famous match victory an early classic.
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