Paul Morphy and the Evolution of Chess Theory This anthology of tantalizing tales

This anthology of tantalizing tales includes thirteen of literature's finest crime stories

a bibliography

scott gustafson

Enhanced with over 125 illustrations

Paul Morphy and the Evolution of Chess Theory This anthology of tantalizing talesThis book about the best chess player of the 19th century analyzes Paul Morphy's games and positions in depth to get to the essence of his style. Chapters discuss other players of the period (Adolph Anderssen and Wilhelm Steinitz), Morphy's rare blunders and omissions, as well as selected endgames and openings. Also included are a 27 page essay on Morphy by Steinitz and a series of letters between Alexander Alekhine and Eugene Znosko Borovsky debating