Master Class Band 9: Paul Morphy mix plastik Practical Guide to Chess Improvement

Practical Guide to Chess Improvement by Nigel Davies and Neil McDonald combines two independent works into a single 320-page resource

Although his active international career was brief

Trompowsky versus King's Indian

although in most cases the lines and ideas given are sufficient for a beginner or club player to include the system in his or her opening repertoire and give it a try

Master Class Band 9: Paul Morphy mix plastik Practical Guide to Chess ImprovementMeet one of the greatest geniuses in chess history! Paul Morphy's (1837 1884) career lasted only a few years, but he still managed to defeat the best chess players of his time. After his triumphant tour of Europe in 1858 1859, the American was celebrated as the unofficial world champion. But how was it possible that Morphy easily outplayed his experienced opponents? What were his particular strengths?