The Evergreen Game: Anderssen's Immortal Rook Sacrifice (Berlin 1852)

Berlin, 1852. Adolf Anderssen sits across the board from Jean Dufresne, and what follows becomes one of the most beautiful finishes the game has ever seen. After a roaring Evans Gambit, Anderssen builds his attack quietly, then strikes with a stunning rook sacrifice on e7 and a calm bishop check that seals a forced mate Dufresne never sees coming. Wilhelm Steinitz was so taken by the brilliance of this combination that he nicknamed it the Evergreen Game, a title it has carried for over a century. In this video we walk through the whole story move by move, from the aggressive opening through the building tension to the unforgettable mating net. White wins, but the way he does it is what made this game legendary. Whether you love classic chess history or just want to see one of the greatest attacking finishes ever played, this is a game worth knowing by heart.