Pillsbury-v-Gunsberg, Hastings 1895. A late clash, from round 21, with the American playing out-of-his-socks.
The ending is a joy:
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Re: Not quite a book review though several titles mentioned
A famous Knight ending memorably eulogised by Reuben Fine in Basic Chess Endings.
"Set up your attacks so that when the fire is out, it isn't out!" (H N Pillsbury)