Paul Morphy and the Evolution of Chess Theory (Dover Chess)

Description

This 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 Morphy's chess style. With large, clear diagrams, "this book should take its place among first-rank historical chess works." — USA Today Sports Network. 15 halftones. Title Page Copyright Page Introduction PART I - Analysis 1 - Paul Morphy and the Play of Our Time 2 - Adolph Anderssen and the Standard of Pre-Morphy Chess 3 - Wilhelm Steinitz, Father of the “Modern School” 4 - Thomas Barnes 5 - Blunders and Omissions 6 - Odds 7 - Selected Morphy Endgames 8 - Selected Morphy Openings PART II - Complete Games 9 - Tournament and Match Games 10 - Other Games PART III - Perspective 11 - Paul Morphy and the Play of His Time 12 - Alexander Alekhine and Eugene Znosko-Borovsky Debate the Chess style of Paul Morphy Errata Addendum Postscript from the Original Publisher Index of Morphy Games Index of Openings Index of Games Not Involving Morphy