Overview of Paul Morphy: One of the first pioneers of chess

This blog is an overview on Paul Morphy, arguably one of the very first pioneers of chess. So let us take a quick dive into the life of Paul Morphy.

Early Life

Paul Morphy was born in New Orleans to a rich and distinguished family. According to Ernest Morphy, his uncle, Paul learned chess by simply looking at the aristocrats playing at his house! 

Paul grew up in a surrounding of great civility and dignity. Music and chess were said to be the main entertainment in Paul's house during typical afternoons.

After watching a lengthy game between his father and uncle, which they had abandoned as a draw, Paul surprised them by stating that Ernest would have won. His father and uncle were surprised by the tactical chess visions that Morphy exhibited even at a young age.

Ernest played as the second for Eugène Rousseau and Paul was taken along.

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