In 1864, Johannes Zukertort reached a level in his chess skill high enough that Adolf Anderssen no longer gave him odds. That year, the two played a number of games. David Levy and Kevin O'Connell,
Oxford Encyclopedia of Chess Games, vol. 1 1485-1866 lists eight games between these two players in 1864. Zukertort had White in all eight. Levy and O'Connell list their source for the games as
Neue Berliner Schachzeitung (1867). Zukertort began serving as principal editor of this serial in 1867.
Anderssen's play reveals weaknesses that were less frequent in his tournament play of the time. These games offer a number of interesting positions for exploring the elements of chess strategy.
Black to move
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| After 12.Qe2 |
What are the plans for both sides?
Anderssen castled and went on to lose after several errors.
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