Paul Morphy, the Chess Champion: His Exploits and Triumphs in Europe by Frederic

Description: Paul Morphy, the Chess Champion by Frederick Milnes Edge The magnificent American master had the most extraordinary brain that anybody has ever had for chess. Technique, strategy, tactics, knowledge which is inconceivable for us; all that was possessed by Morphy fifty-four years ago. - Jose R. CapablancaPaul Charles Morphy (June 22, 1837 - July 10, 1884), an American chess player, is considered to have been the greatest chess master of his era. This book unveils the life of this chess prodigy, knew as "The Pride and Sorrow of Chess" because he had a brilliant chess career but retired from the game while still young. Garry Kasparov maintained that Morphy can be considered both the "forefather of modern chess" and "the first swallow - the prototype of the strong 20th century grandmaster." FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Details ISBN2357286202 Author Frederick Milnes Edge Pages 148 Publisher Alicia Editions Year 2020 ISBN-13 9782357286207 Format Paperback Publication Date 2020-11-30 Imprint Alicia Editions Subtitle His Exploits and Triumphs in Europe Country of Publication France Audience General ISBN-10 2357286202 UK Release Date 2020-11-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130776758;

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