Paul Morphy; A True Chess Legend (1837-1884)
Hello everybody! Thank you for coming and giving this blog a view! To repay you, I will tell you all about the chess legend PAUL MORPHY. Get ready for some of the most amazing chess games you will see in your life. Buckle up folks, and let’s begin our journey down the PAUL MORPHY HOLE! Excited? You better be!
CHAPTER 1: EARLY LIFE:
Paul Morphy was born on June 22nd, 1837. His father was Alonzo Morphy.
His mother was Louise Therese Felicitie Thelcide Le Carpenteir.
He was born in the United States, in New Orleans. According to a lot of sources, he learnt chess by himself by just simply watching other men play, which is quite amazing. When he was 9 years old, he was amazingly considered one of the best players in New Orleans. That year Winfield Scott went to New Orleans. He wanted to play a strong local player. When Paul Morphy went into the room, Winfield was offended by versing such a young opponent, they assured him he is one of the best players in New Orleans, he agreed to play Morphy, sadly, he got checkmated in LESS THAN 12 moves... oof... now thats brutual... lol!
PART 2: SCHOOLING
Beginning in 1850, Morphy played very, very little chess for several years, instead focusing on education. He soon in 1854 received a bachelor's degree from the Spring Hill College in Alabama.
He went on to spend an additional year on campus studying mathematics and philosophy. In May 1855, he was awarded a MASTER'S DEGREE! Congratulations Morphy! We are all proud of you.
PART 3: PAUL MORPHY'S BEST GAMES
GAME 1: OPERA HOUSE GAME
This game was played in 1858 in an opera house in Paris. The American Superstar had the white pieces and played against two noblemen by the names of Duke Karl II and Count Isouard de Vauvenargues.
HERE IT IS IN ALL OF ITS GLORY!
Paul Morphy is white and black is Duke Karl II and Count Isouard de Vauvenargues.
GAME 2: PAUL MORPHY vs SCHRUFER 1859 CASUAL
Paul is white and Schrufer is black.
If you want more games just click here https://lichess.org/study/MMsEMhqW/IEw510CX
Or here Paul Morphy's best games (annotated) • lichess.org
BONUS CHAPTER: WHY SHOULD WE REMEMBER HIM?
The answer to this question is simple. He was way ahead of his time. No-one could possibly even fathom to contest him. He created some of the most beautiful, and amazing chess games that have ever been created. Paul Morphy should never, ever be forgotten. And that is a FACT. Personally he is my favourite chess player, and I think you probably know why. From crazy sacrifices to just pure goldmines of tactical goodness. I ❤️ Paul Morphy! And I hope this blog makes you love him just as much as I do!
SIGNOFF:
thank you all as always for viewing this blog. LOVE FROM DOWN UNDER, JETINATE.
enjoy life, enjoy your day, and most of all enjoy Paul Morphy and all of his greatness.
BYE!!!!!!
HAVE A PAUL-MORPHY TASTIC DAY!!!
