Shocking The World: H. N. Pillsbury vs Siegbert Tarrasch - Hastings (1895)

Harry Nelson Pillsbury (White)
Siegbert Tarrasch (Black)
Hastings (1895), Hastings ENG, rd 2, Aug-06
Queen's Gambit Declined Orthodox Defense. Pillsbury Variation
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[Event "Hastings"]
[Site "Hastings ENG"]
[Date "1895.08.06"]
[EventDate "1895.08.05"]
[Round "2"]
[Result "1-0"]
[White "Harry Nelson Pillsbury"]
[Black "Siegbert Tarrasch"]
[ECO "D63"]
[WhiteElo "?"]
[BlackElo "?"]
[PlyCount "103"]
1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Be7 5. Nf3 Nbd7 6. Rc1 O-O
7. e3 b6 8. cxd5 exd5 9. Bd3 Bb7 10. O-O c5 11. Re1 c4 12. Bb1
a6 13. Ne5 b5 14. f4 Re8 15. Qf3 Nf8 16. Ne2 Ne4 17. Bxe7 Rxe7
18. Bxe4 dxe4 19. Qg3 f6 20. Ng4 Kh8 21. f5 Qd7 22. Rf1 Rd8
23. Rf4 Qd6 24. Qh4 Rde8 25. Nc3 Bd5 26. Nf2 Qc6 27. Rf1 b4
28. Ne2 Qa4 29. Ng4 Nd7 30. R4f2 Kg8 31. Nc1 c3 32. b3 Qc6
33. h3 a5 34. Nh2 a4 35. g4 axb3 36. axb3 Ra8 37. g5 Ra3
38. Ng4 Bxb3 39. Rg2 Kh8 40. gxf6 gxf6 41. Nxb3 Rxb3 42. Nh6
Rg7 43. Rxg7 Kxg7 44. Qg3+ Kxh6 45. Kh1 Qd5 46. Rg1 Qxf5
47. Qh4+ Qh5 48. Qf4+ Qg5 49. Rxg5 fxg5 50. Qd6+ Kh5 51. Qxd7
c2 52. Qxh7# 1-0

[@Rafaga777]

That was playing chess on the highest level by Pillsbury. Absolutely amazing. By the way: no reason to apologize for the long video since it was a fantastic game combined with a great narration. Thanks for showing us this marvellous game.

[@historicalchessvideos8017]

You are welcome, thanks for watching.

[@ronfeltman8506]

"Hello everyone, and velcome to dee longest video I've ever published regarding a single game... ;)

[@jeffjones6951]

Epic game, so many deep moves. GREAT analysis! I especially enjoy your longer videos. THANK YOU for another favorite game

[@historicalchessvideos8017]

It was a great game sir, but stick around I will show many more brilliant masterpieces by Mr. Pillsbury the epic legend. Take care and stay safe.

[@timmarshall4881]

I enjoyed the longer video actually. Love and peace. Tim

[@historicalchessvideos8017]

You are welcome, thanks for watching.

[@willyh.r.1216]

In chess, never underestimate your opponent, whatever his/her elo-point. The same in life, in general.

[@williambunter3311]

Once again your great commentary has illustrated the thought processes of the elite players! Thank you.

[@historicalchessvideos8017]

You are welcome, thanks for watching.

[@stevenvitte]

I don't mind the long video at all. Some games require more in-depth analysis than others. Great game and commentary!

[@historicalchessvideos8017]

You are welcome, thanks for watching.

[@richardfabrizio8998]

The longer the better. What a game. Thanks

[@historicalchessvideos8017]

You are welcome, thanks for watching.

[@rogerscottcathey]

Curious choice by Tarrasch, unless it was a choice to see a pretty mating . . . though unlikely . . He at least had a few checks left . . very curious.

[@erichoffmann8515]

Like the longer videos when it is a deep game 🎯

[@clarkaya]

This is a fantastically enjoyable commentary on a classic game. Perfection!

[@mikek3459]

Fantastic game by Pillsbury & thnx for sharing this game with us. I don't mind long vids especially when well explained how you do. Keep up your great work & vids. Cheers!

[@erichoffmann8515]

Epic game very deep!

[@eefore]

People resign in order to show that they aren't complete idiots and that they see the unstoppable checkmate threat. There's also the implications of being "mated". It is better to show deference to your better than to be mated

[@shalehdesoul2739]

This is one of the best games I've ever watched...a real battle of minds

[@ganeshpillai7545]

First time watching the games of Pillsbury. Wonderful attacker Mind-blowing Impressive Unbelievable amazing shocking thriller . What a player he was! He attacked 90 % n defended 10% . I m a big fan of Pillsbury now. I wish he was alive today

[@oceanwaves3746]

Nice game

[@ganeshpillai7545]

Billions of Thanks for bringing his game to light.

[@gokselkabaroglu9303]

Thanks 👍👍👍👍

[@michaelmendillo7513]

Don't worry about the time our friend,,I luved every moment of this spectacular game, wow!!!! Bravo Mr. Pillsbury. ,!!! 😎✌😂💪

[@pauledo5026]

Please can I know the board & chess pieces name used in this video? I just can't get them out of my head.. nice video 👍

[@historicalchessvideos8017]

The name of the program is Arena. You can download it for free in its official site.

[@jitendrarankhambe2236]

What a brilliant game played by Pillsbury. Really great last two moves. Amazing!! Thank you for your good work in chess.

[@mwelasemazibuko5357]

What a King move!

[@historicalchessvideos8017]

It was a simple move but an epic move! His opponent was in deep trouble after that brilliant move.

[@cafe6am]

Check out the game between Bernhard Richter and Tarrasch too! Spain, 1883. Tarrasch gets check mated in an even more brutal manner than this.

[@historicalchessvideos8017]

Will do, thanks for the suggestion.

[@davidgoble8891]

Pillsbury will go down to be the most underrated chess player of all time

[@alikhodajani6075]

A brilliant chess masterpiece and an excellent analysis; thank you Sir 👏 ... !

[@tafadzwahopemtakaza7064]

Great video

[@ganeshpillai7545]

In this i felt pity for Tarrash because he Pillsbury didnt allow him to promote his pawns to queen till the end instead of resigning he continued for the last hope which was easily shattered by Pillsbury. Both played very well. I still wonder how these players played so well without computers n technology.

[@somebody7407]

Amazing video

[@cavaturnagesh]

no need to be apologetic; what a great analysis of a fantastic game.

[@johnbuford7163]

HNP... from my home state of Massachusetts. When Harry had White...whew.

[@allcapitols1554]

~ To 2:25 Nice set-up

[@izmirsecim6529]

👍

[@dusanpogacar1399]

Pillsbury was the dangereus Lion.

[@jamesfiaco4922]

it's a simple concept basic logic if life is not free why the hell would death be any cheaper it's not. So the question one may wonder is the spiritual cost to one's own soul and spirit for having lived and died to the lowest standards of quality for so many years now global pollution has diminished the quality of life to the point where today's people are living, dying and yielding the worst spiritual kickback that has ever been manifested since the beginning of life only getting worse. The polar opposite extreme to that is today's people should be living and dying to the highest standards of quality which would make each and every moment physically, mentally, financially and spiritually beneficial. S.R.F.

[@davidcopson5800]

Does this somehow explain Pillsbury's moves in the chess game?

[@jamesfiaco4922]

@@davidcopson5800 Listen if you want to reduce yourself to one aspect. Out of Millions of possibilities that occur each and every moment during life. That your ignorant reckless self-neglect stupidity. For I know how to make the most out of each and every moment in life especially here on the World Wide Web which has constant consistent instantaneous global access. On top of all the moments that are outside of this game of chess. These points have been scientifically classified religiously verified. In layman's terms you live for the moment and it is gone in that instant. Learning from past mistakes will help secure a brighter more prosperous future.

[@davidcopson5800]

@@jamesfiaco4922 Well you're clearly up your own arse in a big way. Which asylum are you currently residing in. I'll send you a chess set.