Embark on a comprehensive 21-hour chess journey through the life and games of Paul Morphy, one of the greatest chess players in history. Explore his rise from prodigy to chess legend, analyzing his most famous matches and brilliant tactics. Study Morphy's games against renowned opponents like Löwenthal, Paulsen, Anderssen, and others, gaining insights into his innovative strategies and unparalleled skill. Delve into key moments of chess history, including the First American Chess Congress and Morphy's European tour. Learn from his masterful use of chess principles, attacking play, and ability to outmaneuver opponents in complex positions. Examine famous games like the "Opera Game" and his blindfold exhibitions, understanding the genius behind Morphy's moves and his lasting impact on chess theory and practice.
Overview
Syllabus
The Pride and Sorrow of Chess || The Saga Begins!.
First Game Against a Master! || Morphy vs Löwenthal (1850).
A Prodigy Confirmed! || Morphy vs Löwenthal (1850) GAME 2.
Against ALL Odds! || Morphy vs Maurian (1854).
First American Chess Congress! || Morphy vs Thompson || Game 1 (1857).
When Morphy Bluffs, You Run! || Thompson vs Morphy || Game 2 (1857).
All Pride, No Sorrow || Thompson vs Morphy || Game 3 (1857).
The 23-Move Blindfold Brilliancy || Paulsen vs Morphy (1857).
Free Rook? I Think Not! || Meek vs Morphy (1857).
Mini Masterclass on Chess Principles || Morphy vs Meek (1857).
Big Trouble for Little Morphy || Meek vs Morphy (1857).
Evans Gambit by Paul Morphy Himself.
Using the Entire Board || Lichtenhein vs Morphy (1857) || 1st American Chess Congress.
Only One Move Stops Morphy's Onslaught || Morphy vs Lichtenhein (1857).
A Crack In The Armor || Lichtenhein vs Morphy || 1st American Chess Congress (1857).
The Morphy Formula! || Lichtenhein vs Morphy || 1st American Chess Congress (1857).
Final Contest Begins! || Morphy vs Paulsen (1857) || 1st American Chess Congress.
3 Days for One Game || Paulsen vs Morphy (1857) || 1st American Chess Congress.
Unimaginable || Paulsen vs Morphy (1857) || 1st American Chess Congress.
A Wanderer isn't Always Lost || Morphy vs Paulsen (1857) || 1st American Chess Congress.
We Have a Fight! || Morphy vs Paulsen (1857) || 1st American Chess Congress.
Legendary Game 6! || Paulsen vs Morphy (1857) || 1st American Chess Congress.
Zero Respect || Morphy vs Paulsen (1857) || 1st American Chess Congress.
Play Time's Over || Paulsen vs Morphy (1857) || 1st American Chess Congress.
Naming His Daughter in Honor of Paul Morphy.
The Staunton Challenge || Morphy Travels To England!.
A Disgusting Engine Line Lurks Hidden || Morphy vs Boden (1858).
Just When You Thought You Were Safe || Morphy vs Boden (1858).
Attacking Like a Mad Man || Boden vs Morphy (1858).
This Position Has Never Been Reached Again, And for GOOD REASONS! || Boden vs Morphy (1858).
First Game is Always the Toughest! || Boden vs Morphy (1858).
Legendary Mr. Barnes || Morphy vs Barnes (1858).
Barnes Gone Mad? || Morphy vs Barnes (1858).
Imagine The Unimaginable || Morphy vs Barnes (1858).
Mate in 8, But Really it's Instant || Barnes vs Morphy (1858).
Gives Me Great Pleasure to Show You This || Barnes vs Morphy (1858).
Finally, Morphy Goes for Morphy Defense! || Barnes vs Morphy (1858).
BARNES Power! || Morphy vs Owen (1858).
The Beast Awakens || Owen vs Morphy (1858).
In The Spirit of Barnes! || Owen vs Morphy (1858).
Engine-Like Defense || Owen vs Morphy (1858).
8 Years Waiting for Revenge || Morphy vs Löwenthal (1858).
Fool Me Twice, Shame on Me || Morphy vs Löwenthal (1858).
A Turning Point or... || Löwenthal vs Morphy (1858).
Mouse Slip in 1858 || Morphy vs Löwenthal.
This Happens To All of Us || Morphy vs Löwenthal (1858).
A Lesson in Rook Lifts || Morphy vs Löwenthal (1858).
Löwenthal's Immortal? || Löwenthal vs Morphy (1858).
The Only Move! || Morphy vs Löwenthal (1858).
Is This The Worst Move Ever Played?.
How To Slay a Giant? || Löwenthal vs Morphy (1858).
Early Bird Gets the...? || Morphy vs Bird (1858).
Chess Rule #1 - NEVER PLAY f6!.
Everyone Talking About Queen's Gambit - Welcome to King's Gambit.
Sacrifice a Rook To Sacrifice The Queen!.
The Greatest Opening || Morphy vs Kipping || 1860..
Can it Really be?? Another One??? || Kipping vs Morphy || 1860..
I See Everything || Morphy (BLINDFOLD) vs Kipping || 1858..
You May Be Cool, But You're Not "Paul Morphy Hanging 3 Pieces" Cool.
Passed Pawns Must Be Pushed!.
Greatest Blindfold Chess Game Ever Played || Paul Morphy vs George Salmon.
Morphy Goes to Paris!.
Morphy Too Fast or Bullets Too Slow?.
Paul Morphy's Worst Game is Better Than My Best Game.
A New Opponent! - What's His Power Level?? || Morphy vs Harrwitz (1858) Game 2.
To Win, Sometimes You Must Lose || Harrwitz vs Morphy (1858).
"It Takes Very Little Trouble to Beat This Fellow" || Harrwitz vs Morphy (1858) Game 1.
A Very Different Antagonist || Harrwitz vs Morphy (1858) Game 3.
NOT. A. SINGLE. GAME! || Morphy vs Harrwitz (1858) Game 4.
Nothing Can Hurt This Man! || Harrwitz vs Morphy (1858) Game 5.
Opponents and Their Promises || Morphy vs Harrwitz (1858) Game 6.
Mysterious Mr. Potier || Morphy Starts The 8 Player Blindfold Simul in Paris!.
In The Vortex Of Turbulence || Morphy vs Preti || (1858) Paris.
Seriously, How Does Something Like This Happen? :) :) :).
We Can Never See Past The Choices We Don't Understand.
I Don't Know How Much Longer I Can Hold This.
Like a Surgeon!.
Morphy Burst Out Laughing At Himself For This Move.
Morphy is Like Superman - As Strong as He Needs to Be!.
Greatest Chess Game Ever Played.
Champions Of The Old and New World || Morphy vs Anderssen.
Beginnings of Chess as We Know it Today || Morphy vs Anderssen (1858) || GAME 2.
Cause of All Subsequent Embarrassment! || Morphy vs Anderssen (1858) || GAME 3.
Careful What You Wish For! || Anderssen vs Morphy (1858) || GAME 4.
You Hear That Mr. Anderssen? That Is The Sound Of Inevitability!.
Mystery of 1.a3 Revealed! || Anderssen vs Morphy (1858) || GAME 6.
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