Classic game analysis
Pillsbury's Break: Harry Pillsbury vs Emanuel Lasker
Pillsbury defeated the reigning world champion with energetic central play during his famous Hastings triumph.
- White
- Harry Pillsbury
- Black
- Emanuel Lasker
- Year
- 1895
- Result
- White won · 1-0
- Opening
- C67
Why this classic game matters
Pillsbury seized the initiative against Lasker and converted it with the confidence of a tournament winner.
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