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Mr. Morphy, the Celebrated Chessplayer, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Mr. Morphy, the Celebrated Chessplayer, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Mr. Morphy, the Celebrated Chessplayer, 1858....this remarkable young chessplayer...[has performed an] astounding feat at Birmingham in conducting eight games blindfold at the same time against eight strong opponents...Paul Morphy, the winner of the first prize in the late Chess Congress, not content with the triumphs of the New World, has visited England, and added widely to his fame by the conquest of the two best players with whom he has yet contended...The Engraving represents our young hero as he appeared in the rooms of Queen's College, Birmingham...when, before a numerous assemblage, he contested eight games, without the aid of chess board or men, against eight members of the British Chess Association...What adds to the wonder is the fact that he rarely paused a minute to consider any move; and when, as was once or twice the case, a wrong one was announced to him...he instantly corrected it'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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This remarkable young chessplayer, Paul Morphy, is depicted in this image from 1858, taken during his visit to England where he added significantly to his already renowned reputation. Known for his extraordinary abilities, Morphy had previously won the first prize at the Chess Congress in the New World. However, his achievements did not stop there. In a breathtaking display of skill and memory, Morphy conducted eight games blindfold at the same time against eight strong opponents in the rooms of Queen's College, Birmingham. The image captures Morphy in the midst of this impressive feat, with a focused expression as he engages with his audience. What makes Morphy's accomplishment even more astonishing is that he rarely paused to consider a move, and when an error was announced to him, he instantly corrected it. Morphy's visit to England solidified his status as a global chess sensation, as he went on to conquer the two best players he had yet faced. This engraving serves as a testament to Morphy's remarkable talent and his place in history as one of the greatest chess players of all time.
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