Master Class Band 9: Paul Morphy mix plastik “Soltis provides a crisp and

“Soltis provides a crisp and lively narrative…an excellent document of record

one’s own strong and weak pawns or points

although in most cases the lines and ideas given are sufficient for a beginner or club player to include the system in his or her opening repertoire and give it a try

Seirawan is in an ideal position to reveal how it really feels to be facing the legends of the game

Master Class Band 9: Paul Morphy mix plastik “Soltis provides a crisp andMeet one of the greatest geniuses in chess history! Paul Morphy's (1837 1884) career lasted only a few years, but he still managed to defeat the best chess players of his time. After his triumphant tour of Europe in 1858 1859, the American was celebrated as the unofficial world champion. But how was it possible that Morphy easily outplayed his experienced opponents? What were his particular strengths?