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The chess game between Carl Friedrich von der Lasa (Knorre) and Mikhail Chigorin played in St. Petersburg in 1874 is notable for being one of the earliest recorded games of Chigorin, who later became one of Russia’s leading chess players.

Chigorin, who was relatively unknown at the time, played a daring and aggressive game against Knorre. The game is characterized by Chigorin’s bold and creative play, showcasing his early penchant for tactical complications and aggressive pawn advances.

While specific details of the game may not be as widely discussed or documented as some later games in Chigorin’s career, it is significant as part of the historical record of his early chess exploits. Chigorin’s style, marked by tactical flair and attacking play, began to emerge, setting the stage for his later contributions to chess.