Famous & Historic Chess Games

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.

Immortal Games

Kasparov vs Topalov, 1999

Anderssen-Kieseritzky (The Immortal Game)

Anderssen-Dufresne (The Evergreen Game)

Morphy-Isouard

Glucksberg-Najdorf (The Polish Immortal)

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