The Real Paul Morphy
Biography
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The Real Paul Morphy by Charles Hertan is a comprehensive exploration of the life, career, and legacy of Paul Morphy, the legendary American chess prodigy.
The book delves into Morphy's early years, his meteoric rise to chess fame, and his abrupt retirement from competitive play.
Hertan examines Morphy's games, strategies, and theoretical contributions.
The book provides insights into his unique style.
It also explores the reasons behind his retreat from chess and his later years.
The Real Paul Morphy separates fact from fiction, presenting a nuanced portrait of a complex figure who remains one of the most enigmatic and celebrated figures in chess history.
The author offers readers a balanced and well-researched account of Morphy's life and chess achievements.
The book delves into Morphy's early years, his meteoric rise to chess fame, and his abrupt retirement from competitive play.
Hertan examines Morphy's games, strategies, and theoretical contributions.
The book provides insights into his unique style.
It also explores the reasons behind his retreat from chess and his later years.
The Real Paul Morphy separates fact from fiction, presenting a nuanced portrait of a complex figure who remains one of the most enigmatic and celebrated figures in chess history.
The author offers readers a balanced and well-researched account of Morphy's life and chess achievements.
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Mentioned by Karsten Hansen as probably the ultimate book on Paul Morphy and a very good read.
EP 468- FM Carsten Hansen on Tactics Plateaus & The Best Recent Chess Books
