Paul Morphy: Who was the pride and sorrow of chess?

Stuff You Missed in History Class

• Episode: Paul Morphy: Who was the pride and sorrow of chess?
• Website: Stuff You Missed in History Class
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• Duration: 00:20:17
• Published: 2011-06-06 20:20

Bobby Fischer called Paul Morphy "the greatest chess genius in history," By age 20, he earned recognition as America's best player after winning the nation's first chess championship tournament in 1857. So why did his career end after only two years? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com