The Opera Game
Paul Morphy's famous 1858 game, played in a box at the Paris Opera. A model of rapid development, open lines, and a clean mating attack — a great first game to study.
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Paul Morphy vs Duke Karl / Count Isouard
1-0 · Paris Opera House · 1858 · Philidor Defense
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