Morphy’s Opera House Game | Paul Morphy vs the Duke of Brunswick and Cou...

Paul Morphy was an American chess player, considered by many to be

the greatest chess master of the 19th century. He was born in 1837, and

never held the title of “grandmaster,” as such recognition did not exist

at the time. Duke Karl and Count Isouard were two players who

collaborated to compete against the American prodigy. This game was

played in Paris, France, in 1858. It is one of the most beautiful chess

games ever played, and my personal favorite. Many refer to it as

“Morphy’s Opera House Game.” In this game, Paul Morphy played

with white pieces, while Duke Karl and Count Isouard played with

black pieces.