Paul Morphy: The First of the Conquering American Chess Heroes

Paul Morphy needs no introduction. On the occasion of his 138th death anniversary, Eugene Manlapao revisits the exploits of the chess genius and the peculiar circumstances of his success that seemingly recurred in the rise of succeeding American champions.

1st American Chess Congress – New York (1857)

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The chess games of Paul Morphy

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Paul Morphy: New Orleans' Forgotten Chess Grandmaster — New Orleans Haunted History

Chess Phenomenon Paul Morphy - Schachversand Niggemann

Paul Morphy is considered one of the most accurate and exciting chess players in history. However, he retired early, making him known as the “pride and sorrow of chess”. What made Morphy

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