Paul Morphy

It has traditionally been asserted that modern chess began with Paul Morphy, the young New Orleans master who took the chess world by storm in 1857.  Although we only have a few hundred of his games recorded, his impact on the world of chess was immense.  Featuring opening gambits, positional build-up, and brilliant tactical finishes, Morphy's games teach us an exciting yet practical approach about how to play.

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