Classic game · 1895White won

Pillsbury Break

White

Harry Pillsbury

vs

Black

Emanuel Lasker

Pillsbury defeated the reigning world champion with energetic central play during his famous Hastings triumph.

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White
Harry Pillsbury
Black
Emanuel Lasker
Year
1895
Result
White won · 1-0

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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