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Paul Morphy


 

Paul Charles Morphy (June 22, 1837 - July 10, 1884), "The Pride and Sorrow of Chess," is considered to have been the greatest chess master of his time, and was an unofficial World Champion. Some chess grandmasters consider Morphy to have been the greatest chessplayer who has ever lived.

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Introduction
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Early life
Childhood victories
Schooling and the First American Chess Congress
Morphy conquers Europe
The world hails its champion
Morphy abandons chess
Tragedy and twilight
Morphy's chess play
References
Further reading
External links
Goodies & Collectibles
Posters & Prints

 

 

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