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Morphy, Paul
Born in 1837, in 1858 he travelled through Europe and beat all the best players in the world, sometimes playing several simultaneoulsy.
Not long afterwards, he quit chess, and died at age 47 in 1884. His dominance, clear style and sudden disapearance from the game are reminscent of Fischer.
Morphy was the first player in history to play according to the key principles of modern Grandmaster chess: play in stages, develop before atacking and control the center with pieces and pawns.
Not long afterwards, he quit chess, and died at age 47 in 1884. His dominance, clear style and sudden disapearance from the game are reminscent of Fischer.
Morphy was the first player in history to play according to the key principles of modern Grandmaster chess: play in stages, develop before atacking and control the center with pieces and pawns.
Sites in Morphy, Paul
US Chess Hall of Fame Biography: Paul Morphy
Gives a biography of this inductee.
400 Games: 1847-1869
Click to download zip file (.PGN format).
Paul Morphy, the Great American Chess Player
Features a biography, viewable and downloadable games, and pictures.
La Mecca - Chess Encyclopedia: Paul Morphy, First World Champion
Includes a biographical overview, photo, and links. |
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