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Morphy, Paul

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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: [MORE]
1. 400 Games: 1847-1869 - Click to download zip file (.PGN format).
2. La Mecca - Chess Encyclopedia: Paul Morphy, First World Champion - Includes a biographical overview, photo, and links.
3. Paul Morphy, the Great American Chess Player - Features a biography, viewable and downloadable games, and pictures.
4. US Chess Hall of Fame Biography: Paul Morphy - Gives a biography of this inductee.



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