The term "Immortal" in chess usually refers to "The Immortal Game", played by Adolf Anderssen and Lionel Kieseritzky in 1851. It is famous for Anderssen sacrificing both rooks and a bishop to deliver checkmate with minor pieces.
The Immortal Game was a famous chess game played between Adolf Anderssen and Lionel Kieseritzky on June 21, 1851, in London. It's considered one of the most famous games in chess history due to its creative and sacrificial play, particularly by Anderssen, who checkmated Kieseritzky with a bishop and knight. This game is often cited as an example of aggressive and brilliant attacking play.
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