Paul Morphy: The First Chess Titan

Signup for FREE online play at ! IM David Pruess today brings us the story of Paul Morphy, the first unofficial World Chess Champion. Learn about the short, but amazing chess career of Paul Morphy and see a choice game, as well! Paulsen-Morphy: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bb5 Bc5 5. O-O O-O 6. Nxe5 Re8 7. Nxc6 dxc6 8. Bc4 b5 9. Be2 Nxe4 10. Nxe4 Rxe4 11. Bf3 Re6 12. c3 Qd3 13. b4 Bb6 14. a4 bxa4 15. Qxa4 Bd7 16. Ra2 Rae8 17. Qa6 Qxf3 18. gxf3 Rg6 19. Kh1 Bh3 20. Rd1 {