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The Opera Game, Legendary Miniature

Learn from the famous chess game where Morphy wins brilliantly in this legendary miniature, mating on the 17th move with his last two pieces. It is an excellent demonstration of the importance of rapid development of one's pieces, the value of sacrifices in mating combinations, and tactical operations. So without further adieu, 

BK Academy of Chess presents:

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  • 8 months ago

    ArTofP4iN

    Magnificent thinking by Morphy! , good game!

  • 8 months ago

    DANIELGOMEZGARZON

    Great game......is a real DIAMOND

    Bobby Fischer said that if Morphy could be alive today, he will beat his oponents again and again.

    Thanks for a great master piece

  • 9 months ago

    abugana

    very good

  • 9 months ago

    KolukM

    Excellent plans by Morhpy.

  • 9 months ago

    bardamu

    great one! thanks

  • 9 months ago

    CMkaan_oyuncu2002

    very good

  • 9 months ago

    DENVERHIGH

  • 9 months ago

    robotjazz

    Excellent attack, and Morphy knew that his opponent would play right into his plans! Thanks again BK

  • 9 months ago

    Ostrovsky

    very nice :)

  • 9 months ago

    bashment2k1

    this game amazes me everytime I see it

  • 9 months ago

    FisherFan

    nice game! i used to have a book of Morphys games, cannot locate it now Crybut remember vaguely some of his :knight odds" games where he started with one less knight! i realize they were amateurs but still a great player!

  • 9 months ago

    Leopoldz

    wow, thx, perfect explication!

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