Steinitz vs Chigorin - World Chess Championship 1892 - Game 12

1892 World Chess Championship clash between Wilhelm Steinitz & Mikhail Chigorin (for the second time).
The matches were held in Havana, Cuba from 1st of January to 28th of February 1892.
The format was first to 10 wins, or first to 10.5 points, in 20 games. In case of a 10:10 draw after 20 games, play would continue until someone reaches 10 wins.

Match Details:
Location: Havana, Cuba
Date: 26th of January 1892
Round: 12

Moves:
1. e4 e5
2. Nf3 Nc6
3. Bc4 Nf6
4. Ng5 d5
5. exd5 Na5
6. Bb5+ c6
7. dxc6 bxc6
8. Be2 h6
9. Nh3 Bc5
10. O-O O-O
11. c3 Nb7
12. Qa4 Bxh3
13. gxh3 Qd6
14. d3 Nd5
15. Bf3 Bb6
16. Qh4 Bc7
17. Rd1 f5
18. Bxd5+ cxd5
19. Nd2 Rf6
20. Kf1 e4
21. d4 Rg6
22. Qh5 Rg5
23. Qh4 Qa6+
24. c4 dxc4
25. f4 c3+
26. Kf2 e3+
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