Paul Morphy and the Evolution of Chess Theory

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Edition: Paperback
Author: Macon Shibut
Skill Range: All levels
Publisher: Dover Publications
Year Published: 2004
# of Pages: 359
ISBN: 0486435741

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This book, about the best chess player of the nineteenth century, analyzes Paul Morphy's games and positions in depth to reveal the essence of his style. The first collection in English of all 413 of Morphy's known games, the volume discusses other players of the period (Adolph Anderssen and Wilhelm Steinitz), Morphy's rare blunders and omissions, as well as selected endgames and openings. Also included are a 27-page essay on Morphy by Steinitz, and a series of letters between Alexander Alekhine and Eugene Znosko-Borovsky debating Morphy's chess style.

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by Derelict - 6 months ago
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Seeing as there is an article on Morphy up right now I figured I'd recommend this book. Little reading but a breakdown of many of his games and a list of the moves for most all of his games. If you are interested in seeing how initiative can dominate material this book will amaze you.

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