Every serious chess player aspires to create a masterpiece—a game so remarkable and memorable that it stands as a highlight of their career.
However, the concept of a “brilliancy” or an “immortal game” is often associated with just a few iconic games: Anderssen-Kieseritzky (The Immortal Game), Anderssen-Dufresne (The Evergreen Game), Morphy-Isouard, and Glucksberg-Najdorf (The Polish Immortal).
These games are celebrated for their extraordinary combinations and breathtaking sacrifices, yet they share a common flaw: they are strikingly one-sided. In each instance, the losing side offered little resistance, which significantly diminishes their artistic value.
A true brilliancy, however, is best defined as the collaborative effort of two players, both demonstrating exceptional imagination and tactical precision.