Black has just played 31...Ne8 in his attempt to defend the king's castled position.

What is White's way forward ?

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In my early days of playing chess I came across this famous attacking game between Adolf Anderssen and Lionel Kieseritsky played in 1851.

The opening played is the King's Gambit.

Why has it been labelled immortal ? 

View  this video analysis to find out

Now try and solve some of these puzzles from Anderssen's games

position is after Black played 17...Qxb2

In this position Black has claimed the open c-file with the rook.

Open files are files free of pawns. They serve as important routes for heavy pieces, especially for rooks that can use them to burst into the enemy’s camp.

Capturing an open file is one of the ways of obtaining an advantage.

See how an open file is exploited in this miniature

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White proves you can attack successfully without castling into safety first.

White's pieces are poised for a final assault.

  Which move is the killer move ?

Video    watch the game to see if you're right

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