Find Morphys Motives!

Exercises for studying the strategies and tactics

behind the moves of a chess master.
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 Theres plenty of evidence about what Paul Morphy did
when he crushed his opponents, game after game. We
know exactly how he moved in thousands of situations.
But why did he choose one move over all the other
possibilities? What was he hoping to accomplish each time
he moved?
The CIA (Chess Intelligence Agency) has produced
pictures of every move Morphy made in seven of his
games. Theyve also diagramed quite a few possible moves
that Morphy chose not to make!
In this booklet, you can view all of these moves. After
studying each one, can you match it to a possible motive?
 How To Use This Book
There are 4 chess diagrams on each page. The diagrams show
positions from the games of the great player, Paul Morphy. The
diagrams are always shown from the side Morphy was playing.
Move A Nh3
cuuuuuuuuC
A possible chess move is written above each diagram. These moves (rhb1kgn4}
are marked by letters. Youll use the letters when matching moves
to motives. Most of these moves were actually made in a game
70p0pdp0p}
by Morphy. But on every page theres always a weak move listed 6wdwdwdwd}
-- a move Morphy did not play. 5dwdw0wdw}
There are also 4 questions on each page. Each question belongs
&wdwdPdwd}
with one of the 4 moves on that page. The questions and the 3dwdwdwdw}
moves are given in random order so a question might refer to any 2P)P)w)P)}
of the moves listed on that page.
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you should use each move (letter) only once to answer a question.
Sample diagram and move.
The Two Steps For Finding Morphys Motives:
Spend some time looking at each chess diagram on a page. Pay close
attention to the move written for each position. IMAGINE the move
being made. Do you think each move would be weak or strong? Why?
Now look over the 4 questions for the page. In the answer box beside
each question, circle the letter of the move which you think goes best
with that question. See the last page for info about the answer key!
 Morphys Moves Were Taken From These 7 Games:
Pages 1 - 6: P. Morphy vs. Duke Karl of Brunswick and Count Isouard (Paris, 1858)
Pages 7 - 14: P. Morphy vs. A. Forde (New Orleans, 1858)
Pages 15 - 24: T. Barnes vs. P. Morphy (London, 1858)
Pages 25 - 30: P. Morphy vs. E. Rousseau (New Orleans, 1849)
Pages 31 - 37: P. Morphy vs. P. Dominguez (Havanna, 1864)
Pages 38 - 48: L. Paulsen vs. P. Morphy (New York, 8th Game of Match, 1857)
Pages 49 - 58: L. Paulsen vs. P. Morphy (New York, 6th Game of Match, 1857)
 Moves and Motives From
Game 1
cuuuuuuuuC
(whw$kgw4}
70wDwdp0p}
6wdwdqdwd}
5dwdw0wGw} The winning position for Morphy (White) in Game 1.
&wdwdPdwd} How did he get there?
3dwdwdwdw}
2P)Pdw)P)}
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 Game One
Tips about the motives behind Morphys moves:
Morphys Strategy (Long-Term Game Plan):
Early in the game, Morphy follows his usual plan of focusing
pressure on the weak square f7. Morphy shifts his forces to the
queen-side when Black makes his K vulnerable from that side.
Black fails to develop his pieces (needlessly trading away a
developed B) and then makes a risky pawn attack on Morphys
pieces. Morphy ties Black up in knots by not giving him a chance
to castle, by keeping the Black army cramped and immobile, and
by using coordinated moves to build unstoppable pressure on the
queen-side.
Morphys Tactics (Short-Term Ambush Methods):
Morphy makes terrific use of pins in this game. He also makes an
amazing Q sacrifice to deflect a N away from defending its K.
 1 Move A Nh3 Move B e4
Which move opens 2 cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
diagonals for Morphy (rhb1kgn4} (rhb1kgn4}
-- one for his king-side
B, one for his Q? 70p0pdp0p} 70p0p0p0p}
6wdwdwdwd} 6wdwdwdwd}
A B C D 5dwdw0wdw} 5dwdwdwdw}
&wdwdPdwd} &wdwdwdwd}
Which move attacks 2 3dwdwdwdw} 3dwdwdwdw}
center squares -- d4
and e5? 2P)P)w)P)} 2P)P)P)P)}
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A B C D
Which move is very
weak for White -- a
move Morphy would
never have made! Move C Nf3 Move D d4
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
(rhb1kgn4} (rhb1kgn4}
With which move does 70p0pdp0p} 70p0wdp0p}
Morphy attack the P on 6wdwdwdwd} 6wdw0wdwd}
e5 with a second man? 5dwdw0wdw} 5dwdw0wdw}
&wdwdPdwd} &wdwdPdwd}
A B C D 3dwdwdwdw} 3dwdwdNdw}
2P)P)w)P)} 2P)P)w)P)}
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 2 Move A Bc4 Move B dxe5
Where does Morphy cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
make a recapture by (rhw1kgn4} (rhw1kgn4}
bringing out another
piece (not using a P). 70p0wdp0p} 70p0wdp0p}
6wdwdwdwd} 6wdw0wdwd}
A B C D 5dwdw0wdw} 5dwdw0wdw}
&wdwdPdwd} &wdw)Pdbd}
Morphy tempts Black 3dwdwdQdw} 3dwdwdNdw}
with this move to open
the d-file. If he does, 2P)Pdw)P)} 2P)Pdw)P)}
Morphy will trade Qs. %$NGwIBdR} %$NGQIBdR}
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A B C D
Morphy would NOT
have made this move.
It would have left his
king-side Ps weak! Move C Qxf3 Move D gxf3
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
(rhw1kgn4} (rhw1kgn4}
After this move, Black 70p0wdp0p} 70p0wdp0p}
must be careful. 6wdw0wdwd} 6wdw0wdwd}
Morphy could give 5dwdw)wdw} 5dwdw)wdw}
checkmate on f7!
&wdwdPdwd} &wdwdPdwd}
A B C D 3dwdwdbdw} 3dwdwdbdw}
2P)Pdw)P)} 2P)Pdw)P)}
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 3 Move A Qxb7 Move B Qb3
Instead of grabbing the cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
b7 P, Morphy brings (rhwdkgw4} (rhw1kgw4}
out another man -- and
guards e4. 70p0w1p0p} 70p0wdp0p}
6wdwdwhwd} 6wdwdwhwd}
A B C D 5dwdw0wdw} 5dwdw0wdw}
&wdBdPdwd} &wdBdPdwd}
Which move pins one of 3dQdwdwdw} 3dwdwdQdw}
the Black chessmen
against the black Q? 2P)Pdw)P)} 2P)Pdw)P)}
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A B C D
A capture Morphy
wouldnt make. Black
would reply Qb4+ and
take control. Move C Bg5 Move D Nc3
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
(rhwdkgw4} (rhwdkgw4}
With which move does 70pDw1p0p} 70p0w1p0p}
Morphy tempt Black by 6wdpdwhwd} 6wdwdwhwd}
leaving his own P on 5dwdw0wdw} 5dwdw0wdw}
e4 unprotected?
&wdBdPdwd} &wdBdPdwd}
A B C D 3dQHwdwdw} 3dQdwdwdw}
2P)Pdw)P)} 2P)Pdw)P)}
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 4 Move A Bxb5 Move B Bxd7
Black wasnt prepared cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
for battle, but started a (rhwdkgw4} (rdwdkgw4}
weak attack using Ps.
White sacrifices his N. 70wDw1p0p} 70wDn1p0p}
6wdwdwhwd} 6wdwdwhwd}
A B C D 5dpdw0wGw} 5dBdw0wGw}
&wdBdPdwd} &wdwdPdwd}
Morphy wouldnt have 3dQdwdwdw} 3dQdwdwdw}
done this: trading off a
strong, active B for a 2P)Pdw)P)} 2P)Pdw)P)}
weak, pinned N. %$wdwIwdR} %$wdwIwdR}
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A B C D
Blacks attack by Ps is
finished off by this
capture that also gives
check. Move C 0-0-0 Move D Nxb5
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
(rdwdkgw4} (rhwdkgw4}
With which move does 70wDn1p0p} 70wDw1p0p}
Morphy develop a new 6wdwdwhwd} 6wdpdwhwd}
man to attack a pinned 5dBdw0wGw} 5dpdw0wGw}
N?
&wdwdPdwd} &wdBdPdwd}
A B C D 3dQdwdwdw} 3dQHwdwdw}
2P)Pdw)P)} 2P)Pdw)P)}
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 5 Move A Rd1 Move B Bxd7
White takes a pinned cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
N. The man Black (wdwdkgw4} (wdwdkgw4}
uses to recapture will
itself become pinned. 70wDr1p0p} 70wDrdp0p}
6wdwdwhwd} 6wdwdqhwd}
A B C D 5dBdw0wGw} 5dBdw0wGw}
&wdwdPdwd} &wdwdPdwd}
With which move does 3dQdwdwdw} 3dQdwdwdw}
Morphy bring his last
major piece into the 2P)Pdw)P)} 2P)Pdw)P)}
battle? %dwIwdwdR} %dwIRdwdw}
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A B C D
With which move does
Morphy fork the black
K and Q?
Move C Qxe6 Move D Rxd7
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
(wdwdkgw4} (wdw4kgw4}
Morphy wouldnt have 70wDrdp0p} 70wDn1p0p}
played this. A Q trade 6wdwdqhwd} 6wdwdwhwd}
here wouldve left him 5dBdw0wGw} 5dBdw0wGw}
with a weak offense.
&wdwdPdwd} &wdwdPdwd}
A B C D 3dQdwdwdw} 3dQdwdwdw}
2P)Pdw)P)} 2P)Pdw)P)}
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 6 Move A c4 Move B Rd8
Which move pins the N cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
on d7 and is a move (wdwdkgw4} (whwdkgw4}
Morphy would NOT
have made here? 70wDndp0p} 70wDwdp0p}
6wdwdqdwd} 6wdwdqdwd}
A B C D 5dwdw0wGw} 5dwdw0wGw}
&wdwdPdwd} &wdwdPdwd}
Where does Morphy 3dQdwdwdw} 3dwdwdwdw}
clear the d-file for his
R by sacrificing his Q!? 2P)Pdw)P)} 2P)Pdw)P)}
%dwIRdwdw} %dwIRdwdw}
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A B C D
Which move gives
checkmate, when
Morphy is down to 2
pieces (a R and a B)? Move C Qb8 Move D Qb5
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
(wdwdkgw4} (wdwdkgw4}
Morphy would never 70wDndp0p} 70wDndp0p}
have used a weak 6wdwdqdwd} 6wdwdqdwd}
pawn advance like this 5dwdw0wGw} 5dwdw0wGw}
to block an attack.
&wdwdPdwd} &wdwdPdwd}
A B C D 3dQdwdwdw} 3dQdwdwdw}
2P)Pdw)P)} 2P)Pdw)P)}
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 Moves and Motives From
Game 2
cuuuuuuuuC
(rdwdrdwd}
70p0qGwdp}
6wgwdwdpd}
5hwdwdw)k} The winning position for Morphy (White) in Game 2.
&wdw)wdbd} How did he get there?
3dw)wdBdQ}
2Pdwdw)w)}
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 Game Two
Tips about the motives behind Morphys moves:
Morphys Strategy (Long-Term Game Plan):
Again in this game, Morphy puts pressure on the weak square f7
with his opening moves. Morphy quickly castles on his king-side
and then takes steps to keep Black from castling his K to safety.
To trap the black K, Morphy first draws him out into the open.
Then he pushes the K to the side of the board -- far away from
the black pieces sitting on the queen-side of the board.
Morphys Tactics (Short-Term Ambush Methods):
Playing this game blindfolded, Morphy demonstrates over and
over how incredibly familiar he is with the terrain of the chess
battlefield. He uses bold clearance moves to open up lines (files,
ranks, and diagonals) for attacks. These tactics are made much
more effective by his use of interference moves, which he uses
to close the lines Black needs to defend his K.
 7 Move A Nf3 Move B e3
With which move does cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
Morphy attack the P (rhb1kgn4} (rhb1kgn4}
on e5 by bringing out
part of his cavalry? 70p0pdp0p} 70p0p0p0p}
6wdwdwdwd} 6wdwdwdwd}
A B C D 5dwdw0wdw} 5dwdwdwdw}
&wdwdPdwd} &wdwdwdwd}
Which move was the 3dwdwdwdw} 3dwdwdwdw}
favorite way to start a
game for Morphy (and 2P)P)w)P)} 2P)P)P)P)}
for Bobby Fischer)? %$NGQIBHR} %$NGQIBHR}
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A B C D
Which move 1) attacks
d5; 2) attacks f7; AND
3) clears the way for
Morphy to castle. Move C Bc4 Move D e4
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
(rdb1kgn4} (rhb1kgn4}
Which move is very 70p0pdp0p} 70p0p0p0p}
timid -- so timid that 6wdndwdwd} 6wdwdwdwd}
Morphy would never 5dwdw0wdw} 5dwdwdwdw}
have played it?
&wdwdPdwd} &wdwdwdwd}
A B C D 3dwdwdNdw} 3dwdwdwdw}
2P)P)w)P)} 2P)P)P)P)}
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 8 Move A d3 Move B b4
Which move is a gambit cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
-- White puts a P (rdb1kdn4} (rdb1kdn4}
where its under attack
but unguarded? 70p0pdp0p} 70p0pdp0p}
6wdndwdwd} 6wdndwdwd}
A B C D 5dwgw0wdw} 5dwgw0wdw}
&wdBdPdwd} &wdBdPdwd}
With which move does 3dwdwdNdw} 3dwdwdNdw}
Morphy move his K to a
safer location AND lead 2P)P)w)P)} 2P)P)w)P)}
his R into action? %$NGQIwdR} %$NGQIwdR}
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A B C D
Morphy wouldnt have
considered this move: it
makes no threats,
develops no pieces. Move C c3 Move D 0-0
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
(rdb1kdn4} (rdb1kdn4}
Which move did Morphy 70p0pdp0p} 70p0pdp0p}
play after the gambit to 6wdndwdwd} 6wdndwdwd}
scare off the B and to 5dwdw0wdw} 5gwdw0wdw}
fight for d4?
&wgBdPdwd} &wdBdPdwd}
A B C D 3dwdwdNdw} 3dw)wdNdw}
2PdP)w)P)} 2Pdw)w)P)}
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 9 Move A Nxf7 Move B e4xd5
Which move by a center cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
P forces Black to (rdb1kdw4} (rdb1kdw4}
defend the N on c6?
70p0wdp0p} 70p0whp0p}
6wdndwdwd} 6wdndwdwd}
A B C D 5gwdn0wHw} 5gwdp0wHw}
&wdBdwdwd} &wdBdPdwd}
Which move forks the 3dw)wdwdw} 3dw)wdwdw}
Black Q and R on h8?
Black can save both only 2Pdw)w)P)} 2Pdw)w)P)}
by moving his K. %$NGQdRIW} %$NGQdRIW}
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A B C D
Which move attacks the
weak square f7 with a
second man and
threatens a knight fork? Move C Ng5 Move D d4
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
(rdb1kdw4} (rdb1kdw4}
Which move wouldve 70p0php0p} 70p0whp0p}
filled all 4 center 6wdndwdwd} 6wdndwdwd}
squares with Ps? (A 5gwdw0wdw} 5gwdp0wHw}
poor move, not used.)
&wdBdPdwd} &wdBdPdwd}
A B C D 3dw)wdNdw} 3dw)wdwdw}
2Pdw)w)P)} 2Pdw)w)P)}
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 10 Move A Re1 Move B Qf3
Which move that gives cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
check is a blunder -- it (rdb1wdw4} (rdb1wdw4}
gives away a B? (This
move wasnt played!) 70p0wdw0p} 70p0wdk0p}
6wgndkdwd} 6wdndwdwd}
A B C D 5dwdn0wdw} 5gwdn0wdw}
&wdBdwdwd} &wdBdwdwd}
Where does Morphy 3Gw)wdQdw} 3dw)wdwdw}
create a pin, putting a
R on a semi-open file? 2Pdw)w)P)} 2Pdw)w)P)}
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A B C D
With which move does
Morphy attack f8 to
discourage a R attack
on Whites Q? Move C Ba3 Move D Bxd5
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
(rdb1wdw4} (rdb1wdw4}
Where does Morphy 70p0wdw0p} 70p0wdk0p}
attack the pinned N on 6wdndkdwd} 6wdndwdwd}
d5 with a second man 5gwdn0wdw} 5gwdn0wdw}
AND give check?
&wdBdwdwd} &wdBdwdwd}
A B C D 3dw)wdQdw} 3dw)wdwdw}
2Pdw)w)P)} 2Pdw)w)P)}
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 11 Move A g4 Move B Bxd5
Where does Morphy cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
finally advance his (rdb1wdw4} (rdb1wdw4}
queen P into the center
-- giving check! 70p0wdw0p} 70p0wdw0p}
6wgwdkdwd} 6wgwdwdwd}
A B C D 5hwdndwdw} 5hwdniwdw}
&wdB)wdwd} &wdBdwdwd}
Which move wouldnt 3Gw)wdQdw} 3Gw)wdQdw}
Morphy make? (The
one which would bring 2Pdwdw)P)} 2Pdw)w)P)}
Blacks Q into battle!) %$NdwdwIW} %$NdwdwIW}
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A B C D
Morphy didnt make a
lot of P moves -- this
one threatens mate
from f5 next move! Move C d4 Move D Rxe5
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
(rdb1wdw4} (rdb1wdw4}
With which move does 70p0wdw0p} 70p0wdw0p}
Morphy give up a R in 6wgwdwdwd} 6wgwdkdwd}
order to force the K to 5hwdniwdw} 5hwdn0wdw}
move into the open?
&wdBdwdwd} &wdBdwdwd}
A B C D 3Gw)wdQdw} 3Gw)wdQdw}
2Pdw)w)P)} 2Pdw)w)P)}
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 12 Move A Qe4 Move B Be7
Where does White win a cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
man, give check, and (rdb1wdw4} (rdb1wdw4}
move a man out of
reach of the a5 N? 70p0wdwdp} 70p0wdwip}
6wgwdkdpd} 6wgwdwdpd}
A B C D 5hwdndwdw} 5hwdBdwdw}
&wdB)wdPd} &wdw)QdPd}
Which move is for 3Gw)wdQdw} 3Gw)wdwdw}
interference -- to block
the black Q from 2Pdwdw)w)} 2Pdwdw)w)}
moving to f6? %$NdwdwIW} %$NdwdwIW}
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A B C D
Morphy wouldnt have
given this check. It can
be blocked by the Q,
ending his attack: Move C Bxd5 Move D Qe5
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
(rdb1wdw4} (rdb1wdw4}
With which move does 70p0wdkdp} 70p0wdwip}
Morphy give a check 6wgwdwdpd} 6wgwdwdpd}
that Black can escape 5hwdndwdw} 5hwdBdwdw}
only by moving his K?
&wdB)QdPd} &wdw)QdPd}
A B C D 3Gw)wdwdw} 3Gw)wdwdw}
2Pdwdw)w)} 2Pdwdw)w)}
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 13 Move A Qe5 Move B Qg3
Which move is the only cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
one here which does (rdb1rdwd} (rdb1rdwd}
not give check? (Morphy
didnt play it.) 70p0wGwip} 70p0wGwdp}
6wgwdwdpd} 6wgwdwdpd}
A B C D 5hwdBdwdw} 5hwdB!w)k}
&wdw)QdPd} &wdw)wdwd}
Which move gives a 3dw)wdwdw} 3dw)wdwdw}
check which Black can
escape by blocking? 2Pdwdw)w)} 2Pdwdw)w)}
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A B C D
Where does Morphy
force K to the edge of
the board, away from
all his major pieces? Move C g5 Move D Bf3
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
(rdb1rdwd} (rdb1rdwd}
Where does White move 70p0wGwdp} 70p0wGwdp}
a P that forces the 6wgwdwdpi} 6wgwdwdpd}
black K to leave the 5hwdB!wdw} 5hwdB!w)k}
protection of his Ps?
&wdw)wdPd} &wdw)wdwd}
A B C D 3dw)wdwdw} 3dw)wdwdw}
2Pdwdw)w)} 2Pdwdw)w)}
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 14 Move A Qxg4 Move B Qh4
Which move places the cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
black K in checkmate? (rdwdrdwd} (rdwdrdwd}
70p0qGwdp} 70p0qGwdp}
6wgwdwdpd} 6wgwdwdpd}
A B C D 5hwdwdw)k} 5hwdwdw)k}
&wdw)wdbd} &wdw)wdbd}
This move would have 3dw)wdB!w} 3dw)wdB!w}
been a blunder since it
wouldve let Blacks Q 2Pdwdw)w)} 2Pdwdw)w)}
capture Morphys Q: %$NdwdwIW} %$NdwdwIW}
v,./9EFJMV v,./9EFJMV
A B C D
This also wouldve been
a blunder since it would
let Blacks K capture
Morphys Q: Move C Qh3 Move D Qg3
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
(rdwdrdwd} (rdw1rdwd}
Which move here does 70p0qGwdp} 70p0wGwdp}
NOT give check? (But 6wgwdwdpd} 6wgwdwdpd}
Morphy used it to set up 5hwdwdw)k} 5hwdw!w)k}
checkmate.)
&wdw)wdbd} &wdw)wdbd}
A B C D 3dw)wdB!w} 3dw)wdBdw}
2Pdwdw)w)} 2Pdwdw)w)}
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 Moves and Motives From
Game 3
cuuuuuuuuC
%wdRdwdwd}
2dw)wdwdw} The winning position for Morphy (Black) in Game 3.
3wdbdwdwd} How did he get there?
&IwgPdwdw}
5wdwdwdwd}
64wdw0Bdw} *******************
Diagrams for Game 3 are shown
7pdpiw0w)} from Blacks view of the board.
(dwdwdwdw} *******************
vMJFE9/.,V
 Game Three
Tips about the motives behind Morphys moves:
Morphys Strategy (Long-Term Game Plan):
Morphy plays on the black side for this game. Since he starts out
a move behind, he immediately makes sure that White does not
have a chance to build up an advantage. Once his minor pieces
are ready for action, Morphy hits upon a daring but winning
strategy. He lets White chase after one of his Rs which is still
sitting in a corner. While White is out rook-hunting, Morphys
mounts a coordinated attack on the defenses around Whites K.
Before long, Whites protection around his K is in shambles.
While Whites men are spread out and unable to work together
for defense or offense, Morphy builds more and more pressure
on Whites broken king-side.
Morphys Tactics (Short-Term Ambush Methods):
Morphys moves in this game repeatedly make double threats.
On several occasions, he moves a man in a way which threatens
a White chessman with capture -- and at the same time
threatens checkmate in the near future.
 15 Move A a6 Move B e5
This weak move (not cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
used) adds one %RdwIQGN$} %RHBIQGN$}
defender to the e5 P --
but makes another 2)P)w)P)P} 2)P)w)P)P}
defender inactive! 3wdNdwdwd} 3wdwdwdwd}
A B C D &dwdPdwdw} &dwdPdwdw}
5wdw0wdBd} 5wdwdwdwd}
Which move is strong 6dwdwdndw} 6dwdwdwdw}
because it forces White
to either attack or 7p0pdp0p0} 7p0p0p0p0}
retreat with his B? (4ngk1bdr} (4ngk1bhr}
vMJFE9/.,V vMJFE9/.,V
A B C D
Which move opens the
door for Morphys dark-
square B to enter the
game? Move C Nc6 Move D Nd4
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
%RdBIQGN$} %RdwIQGN$}
With which move does 2)P)w)P)P} 2)P)w)P)P}
Morphy defend his P 3wdNdwdwd} 3wdNdwdwd}
on e5 which White has &dwdPdwdw} &dwdPdwdw}
attacked with a N?
5wdw0wdwd} 5wdw0wdBd}
A B C D 6dwdwdwdw} 6dwdwdndw}
7p0pdp0p0} 7p0pdp0p0}
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 16 Move A Nf6 Move B Bb4
Which move does cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
Morphy use to force %RdwIQGN$} %RdwIQGw$}
White to defend his P
on e4? 2)P)w)P)P} 2)P)w)P)P}
3wdNdwdwd} 3wdNdwHwd}
A B C D &dwdPdwdB} &dwdPdwdB}
5wdw0wdwd} 5wdw0wdwd}
Which move attacks the 6dwdwdndp} 6dwhwdndp}
man who White is
using to defend the P 7p0pdp0pd} 7p0pdp0pd}
on e4? (4ngk1bdr} (4wgk1bdr}
vMJFE9/.,V vMJFE9/.,V
A B C D
Which move attacks an
undefended White B?
Move C b5 Move D Bd6
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
%RdwIQGw$} %RdwIQGw$}
Which move is very 2)P)w)P)P} 2)P)w)P)P}
weak? It blocks the d2 3wdNdwdwd} 3wdNdwHwd}
Pfrom advancing. This &dwdPdwgB} &dwdPdwdB}
move was not played.
5wdw0Ndwd} 5wdw0wdwd}
A B C D 6dwhwdndp} 6dwhwdndp}
7p0pdp0pd} 7p0pdp0pd}
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 17 Move A Nxe4 Move B Ba5
Which move opens the cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
door for the light- %RdwIQGw$} %wIRdQGw$}
square B and adds
protection for e5? 2)P)w)P)P} 2)P)w)w)P}
3wdNdwdBd} 3wdNdw)Bd}
A B C D &dwdPdwgw} &dbdPdwgw}
5wdw0Ndpd} 5wdw0Ndpd}
Which move pins a N 6dwhwdndp} 6dwhw0ndp}
against Whites Q?
7p0pdp0wd} 7p0pdw0wd}
(4wdk1bdr} (4wdk1wdr}
vMJFE9/.,V vMJFE9/.,V
A B C D
Black didnt make this
capture. After this and
Nxe5, Nxe5, Qe2 he
could lose a N. Move C d6 Move D Bg4
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
%RdwIQGw$} %wIRdQGw$}
With which move does 2)P)w)P)P} 2)P)w)P)P}
Morphy move a piece 3wdNdwdBd} 3wdNdwdBd}
thats under attack &dwdPdwgw} &dwdPdwgw}
from a P and a N?
5wdw0Ndpd} 5wdw0Ndpd}
A B C D 6dwhwdndp} 6dwhw0ndp}
7p0pdp0wd} 7p0pdw0wd}
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 18 Move A Ne5 Move B e5xd4
Where does Morphy cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
hang his a8 R? He %wIRdQGw$} %wIRdQGw$}
abandons it and starts
a king-side attack! 2)P)wdw)P} 2)P)wdw)P}
3wdNdw)wd} 3wdNdw)Bd}
A B C D &dbdP0wdw} &dbdP)wdw}
5wdwdBdpg} 5wdw0Ndpg}
After which move does 6dw1w0ndp} 6dwhw0ndp}
Morphy have the ability
to castle in either 7p0pdw0wd} 7p0pdw0wd}
direction? (4wdkdwdr} (4wdk1wdr}
vMJFE9/.,V vMJFE9/.,V
A B C D
Which move wouldve
been weak for Black? It
would give Morphy two
sets of doubled pawns. Move C g7xf6 Move D Qxf6
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
%wIRdQGw$} %wIRdQGw$}
After which move does 2)P)wdw)P} 2)P)wdw)P}
the e-file become semi- 3wdNdw)Bd} 3wdNdw)Bd}
open for Black? (No &dbdP0wdw} &dbdP0wdw}
Black Ps on it.)
5wdwdwdpg} 5wdwdwdpg}
A B C D 6dwHw0ndp} 6dwHw0ndp}
7p0pdw0wd} 7p0pdw0wd}
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 19 Move A d4xc3 Move B Qxf3
After which move is the cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
g-file cleared for a %wIRdwGw$} %wIRdQGw$}
powerful attack from
Morphys Q? 2)w)w!w)P} 2)w)wdw)P}
3wdbdw)wd} 3wdPdw)wd}
A B C D &dwdP0wdw} &dbdP0wdw}
5wdwdwdpg} 5wdwdwdpg}
Which move gives a 6dw1w0wdp} 6dw1w0wdp}
check which can be
escaped by a capture or 7p0pdw0wd} 7p0pdw0wd}
by a king move? (4wdkdwdB} (4wdkdwdB}
vMJFE9/.,V vMJFE9/.,V
A B C D
Where does Morphy set
a trap using a P? If the
white Q takes the P,
Black can force mate! Move C Nxf3 Move D Bxf3
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
%wIRdQGw$} %wIRdQGw$}
Morphy did NOT play 2)P)wdw)P} 2)w)wdw)P}
this -- it wouldve let 3wdNdw)wd} 3wdPdw)wd}
White trade Qs, ending &dbdP0wdw} &dbdP0wdw}
Blacks attack.
5wdwhwdpg} 5wdwdwdpg}
A B C D 6dw1w0wdp} 6dw1w0wdp}
7p0pdw0wd} 7p0pdw0wd}
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 20 Move A c3xb2 Move B Kxf6
Which move leaves the cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
g-file open, with the %wIRdwGw$} %wIRdwGw$}
threat of mate from the
R moving to g8? 2)w)wdw)P} 2)w)wdw0P}
3wdbdw0wd} 3wdbdwdwd}
A B C D &dwdPdwdw} &dwdPdwdw}
5w!wdwdpg} 5wdwdwdpg}
Which capture puts 6dw1w0wdp} 6dw!w0Bdp}
Morphy 1 move away
from being able to 7p0pdw0wd} 7p0piw0wd}
make a new Q? (4wdkdwdB} (4wdwdwdw}
vMJFE9/.,V vMJFE9/.,V
A B C D
This wouldve been a
blunder -- White could
capture the passed P,
giving a nasty check. Move C g7xf6 Move D Ke7
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
%wIRdwGw$} %wIRdwGw$}
With which move does 2)w)wdw0P} 2)w)wdw0P}
Morphy escape a check 3wdbdwdwd} 3wdbdwdwd}
given by a minor piece &dwdPdwdw} &dwdPdwdw}
(a N or B)?
5wdwdwdpg} 5w!wdwdpg}
A B C D 6dw!w0Bdp} 6dw1w0Bdp}
7p0piw0wd} 7p0pdw0wd}
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 21 Move A Bxe4 Move B Rg8
Which one of these four cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
moves puts White in %wIwdwdw$} %wIRdwdw$}
check?
2)w)wdwdP} 2)w)wdw0P}
3wGbdwdwd} 3wdbdwdwd}
A B C D &dwdPdwdw} &dwGPdwdw}
5wdwdwdpg} 5wdwdwdpg}
Morphy has been 6dw0w0Bdp} 6dw0w0Bdp}
behind by a R. With
which move does he 7pdpiw0wd} 7pdpiw0wd}
win a R back? (drdwdwdw} (4wdwdwdw}
vMJFE9/.,V vMJFE9/.,V
A B C D
Morphy wouldnt have
played this move -- it
would lose a bishop if
not the game! Move C b2xa1(Q) Move D f5
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
%wIRdwdw$} %wIwdwdw$}
Which move is White 2)w)wdw0P} 2)w)wdwdP}
unable to challenge 3wGbdwdwd} 3wGbdwdwd}
because of the pin on &dwdPdwdw} &dwdPdwdw}
the e4 P?
5wdwdwdpg} 5wdwdwdpg}
A B C D 6dw0w0Bdp} 6dw0w0Bdp}
7pdpiw0wd} 7pdpiw0wd}
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 22 Move A f4xg3 Move B b5xa4
Which very important cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
move pins the P on f2 %wIwdwdw$} %wIwdwdw$}
against Whites K?
2)w)wdwdw} 2)w)wdwdw}
3wGbdwdwd} 3wGbdwdwd}
A B C D &dw0Pdwdw} &dwdPdwdP}
5wdwdwdwd} 5wdpdwdpg}
Where does Morphy 6dwdw0BgP} 6dwdw0Bdp}
advance a P to attack
Whites pinned B? 7pdpiw0wd} 7pdpiw0wd}
(drdwdwdw} (drdwdwdw}
vMJFE9/.,V vMJFE9/.,V
A B C D
Morphy wouldnt have
made this move -- it
would let White grab
the initiative with his R. Move C f4 Move D Bb6
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
%wIwdwdw$} %wIwdwdw$}
Where does Morphy 2)w)wdwdw} 2)w)wdwdw}
smash Whites defense 3wGbdwdwd} 3wGbdwdwd}
of his king by capturing &dwdPdwdw} &dwdPdwdP}
the pinned B?
5wdpdwdPd} 5wdpdwdpg}
A B C D 6dwdw0Bgp} 6dwdw0Bdp}
7pdpiw0wd} 7pdpiw0wd}
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 23 Move A Rxg3 Move B Bd4
Whites P on f2 is no cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
longer pinned and is %wIwdwdw$} %wdRdwdwd}
threatening the R.
What does Morphy do? 2dw)wdwdw} 2Iw)wdwdw}
3w)bdwdwd} 3wdbdwdwd}
A B C D &dwdPdwdw} &dwdPdwdw}
5wdwdwdwd} 5wdwdwdwd}
Which move gives a 6dwdw0BgP} 6drdw0BgP}
check, which White can
escape only by moving 7pdpiw0wd} 7pdpiw0wd}
his K? (drdwdwdw} (dwdwdwdw}
vMJFE9/.,V vMJFE9/.,V
A B C D
When does Morphy
reposition his dark-
square B so its ready
to join the king-side? Move C Rg6 Move D Bxf2
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
%wdwdwdw$} %wdwdwdw$}
Morphy wouldnt have 2Iw)wdwdw} 2Iw)wdwdw}
protected his R using 3w4bdwdwd} 3w4bdwdwd}
this move -- White can &dwdPdwdw} &dwdPdwdw}
reply Rf1, and win!
5wdwdwdwd} 5wdwdwdwd}
A B C D 6dwdw0BgP} 6dwdw0BgP}
7pdpiw0wd} 7pdpiw0wd}
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 24 Move A Bg3 Move B Bf4
After which move is the cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
White K trapped on the %wdRdwdwd} %wdRdwdwd}
h-file by a pair of
bishops ? 2dw)wdwdw} 2dw)wdwdw}
3wdbdwdwd} 3wdbdwdwd}
A B C D &IwgPdwdw} &IwdPdwdw}
5wdwdwdwd} 5wdwgwdwd}
Where does Black give 6drdw0Bdw} 6drdw0BdP}
check with a horrible
move, one Morphy 7pdpiw0w)} 7pdpiw0wd}
wouldnt have made. (dwdwdwdw} (dwdwdwdw}
vMJFE9/.,V vMJFE9/.,V
A B C D
Where does Morphy
deliver mate? (Note
how Whites R and B
are blocked out by Ps!) Move C Rh6 Move D Be5
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
%wdRdwdwd} %wdRdwdwd}
When does Morphys B 2dw)wdwdw} 2dw)wdwdw}
surrender control of a7 3wdbdwdwd} 3kdbdwdwd}
to help force mate &IwgPdwdw} &dwdPgwdw}
instead of worrying
about the passed P? 5wdwdwdwd} 5wdwdwdwd}
A B C D 6drdw0Bdw} 6drdw0BdP}
7pdpiw0w)} 7pdpiw0wd}
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 Moves and Motives From
Game 4
cuuuuuuuuC
(rhwdwgB4}
70p!wdwdw}
6wdpiwdw0}
5dw1Ndwdw} The winning position for Morphy (White) in Game 4.
&wdwdw0w)} How did he get there?
3dwdwdwdw}
2P)P)wdPd}
%$wGKdwdw}
v,./9EFJMV
 Game Four
Tips about the motives behind Morphys moves:
Morphys Strategy (Long-Term Game Plan):
Morphy uses an extremely aggressive strategy in the following
game. Early in the game, he sees that Black does not
understand how important it is to develop Ns and Bs quickly.
He also sees that his opponent is more than willing to forget
about defense (for the short-lived excitement of attacking the
worlds best player!). Morphy wastes no time punishing Black for
being greedy. He lures Black into tearing down his own wall of
pawns on the king-side, then unleashes a non-stop attack on the
defenseless black K.
Morphys Tactics (Short-Term Ambush Methods):
Since Morphy plays most of this game with a huge advantage in
development (Blacks only active pieces are his K and Q), he
has many opportunities for tactics. Watch for forks, pins,
discovered attacks and decoys (when Morphy forces a man to
move where he shouldnt really go!).
 25 Move A Nc3 Move B f4
Which move is the only cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
one here that clears a (rhb1kgn4} (rhb1kgn4}
way for one of Whites
Bs to enter the game? 70p0pdp0p} 70p0pdp0p}
6wdwdwdwd} 6wdwdwdwd}
A B C D 5dwdwdwdw} 5dwdw0wdw}
&wdwdP0wd} &wdwdPdwd}
Which move invites 3dwdwdwdw} 3dwdwdwdw}
Black to move a man
off a center square to 2P)P)wdP)} 2P)P)w)P)}
win an unguarded P? %$NGQIBHR} %$NGQIBHR}
v,./9EFJMV v,./9EFJMV
A B C D
Morphy wouldnt have
played this -- it ignores
Blacks immediate
threat of playing Qh4+. Move C e4 Move D Nf3
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
(rhb1kgn4} (rhb1kgn4}
With which move does 70p0p0p0p} 70p0pdp0p}
Morphy attack 2 center 6wdwdwdwd} 6wdwdwdwd}
squares AND keep the 5dwdwdwdw} 5dwdwdwdw}
Q from h4?
&wdwdwdwd} &wdwdP0wd}
A B C D 3dwdwdwdw} 3dwdwdwdw}
2P)P)P)P)} 2P)P)wdP)}
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 26 Move A Nxf7 Move B h4
With which move does cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
Morphy leap over the (rhb1kgn4} (rhb1kgn4}
weak infantry into
enemy territory? 70p0pdpdw} 70p0pdpdp}
6wdwdwdw0} 6wdwdwdwd}
A B C D 5dwdwdwHw} 5dwdwdw0w}
&wdwdP0p)} &wdwdP0wd}
Where does Morphy 3dwdwdwdw} 3dwdwdNdw}
challenge Black to take
a P thats guarded by a 2P)P)wdPd} 2P)P)wdP)}
R and by a N? %$NGQIBdR} %$NGQIBdR}
v,./9EFJMV v,./9EFJMV
A B C D
With which move does
Morphy fork two of
Blacks men -- a Q and
a R? Move C Nxg5 Move D Ng5
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
(rhb1kgn4} (rhb1kgn4}
Which move would have 70p0pdpdp} 70p0pdpdp}
left Morphys N en prise 6wdwdwdwd} 6wdwdwdwd}
-- for free capture by 5dwdwdw0w} 5dwdwdwdw}
Blacks Q?
&wdwdP0wd} &wdwdP0p)}
A B C D 3dwdwdNdw} 3dwdwdNdw}
2P)P)wdP)} 2P)P)wdPd}
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 27 Move A Qxg4 Move B 0-0
Morphy brings out a cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
man who now (rhb1wgn4} (rhbdwgn4}
threatens to fork Blacks
K and Q from d5! 70p0pdkdw} 70p0piwdw}
6wdwdwdw0} 6wdwdw1w0}
A B C D 5dwdwdwdw} 5dwdwdwdw}
&wdwdP0p)} &wdBdP0Q)}
Which one of these four 3dwdwdwdw} 3dwdwdwdw}
moves puts Black in
check? 2P)P)wdPd} 2P)P)wdPd}
%$NGQIBdR} %$NGwIwdR}
v,./9EFJMV v,./9EFJMV
A B C D
An early goal in most
games, this move
wouldve failed (a B
would be lost to Qd4+). Move C Nc3 Move D Bc4
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
(rhbdwgn4} (rhbdwgn4}
Hes moved 3 king-side 70p0piwdw} 70p0pdkdw}
Ps. He moved a N 3 6wdwdw1w0} 6wdwdw1w0}
times. And here Morphy 5dwdwdwdw} 5dwdwdwdw}
brings out his Q early.
Good grief, what about opening rules! &wdBdP0Q)} &wdwdP0Q)}
A B C D 3dwdwdwdw} 3dwdwdwdw}
2P)P)wdPd} 2P)P)wdPd}
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 28 Move A Ne2 Move B Re1
A weak move (not cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
used) to escape check.
N would be pinned, and the e-file
(rhbdwgn4} (rhbiwgn4}
wouldnt become open for Whites R. 70pdpiwdw} 70pdpdwdw}
6wdpdwdw0} 6wdpdwdw0}
A B C D 5dwdw1wdw} 5dwdw1wdw}
&wdBdw0Q)} &wdBdw0Q)}
With which move does 3dwHwdwdw} 3dwHwdwdw}
Morphy take control of
the e-file, forcing the Q 2P)P)wdPd} 2P)P)wdPd}
out of the way? %$wGwIwdR} %$wGKdwdR}
v,./9EFJMV v,./9EFJMV
A B C D
Where does Whites K
move out of check,
clearing a square for R
to threaten to pin Q? Move C Kd1 Move D e5
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
(rhbdwgn4} (rhbdwgn4}
Where does Morphy 70pdpiwdw} 70pdpiwdw}
sacrifice a P to lure 6wdpdwdw0} 6wdpdw1w0}
Blacks Q to where she 5dwdw1wdw} 5dwdwdwdw}
might be pinned?
&wdBdw0Q)} &wdBdP0Q)}
A B C D 3dwHwdwdw} 3dwHwdwdw}
2P)P)wdPd} 2P)P)wdPd}
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 29 Move A Re8 Move B Bxg8
Where does White make cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
a capture AND force the (rhbiwgB4} (rhbiwgn4}
K onto a square where
N can check him? 70pdwdwdw} 70pdpdwdw}
6wdpdwdw0} 6wdpdwdw0}
A B C D 5dw1pdwdw} 5dw1wdwdw}
&wdwdw0Q)} &wdBdw0Q)}
This check deflects the 3dwHwdwdw} 3dwHwdwdw}
K. After this move, the
B attacking Morphys Q 2P)P)wdPd} 2P)P)wdPd}
will be left unprotected! %$wGK$wdw} %$wGK$wdw}
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A B C D
Where does Morphy
move a man whos
under attack, and win a
N while doing so? Move C Qxf4 Move D Qxc8
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
(rhbiwgn4} (rhbdkgB4}
Morphy did NOT defend 70pdpdwdw} 70pdwdwdw}
his B from the Q by 6wdpdwdw0} 6wdpdwdw0}
making this capture -- 5dw1wdwdw} 5dw1pdwdw}
Black could reply Bd6.
&wdBdw0Q)} &wdwdw0Q)}
A B C D 3dwHwdwdw} 3dwHwdwdw}
2P)P)wdPd} 2P)P)wdPd}
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 30 Move A Qxf8 Move B Qe6
Which move shows a cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
checkmate where (rhQdwgB4} (rhQdwgB4}
Morphys Q is protected
by his N? 70pdwdwdw} 70pdwdwdw}
6wdpiwdw0} 6wdpiwdw0}
A B C D 5dw1Ndwdw} 5dw1Ndwdw}
&wdwdw0w)} &wdwdw0w)}
Which move shows a 3dwdwdwdw} 3dwdwdwdw}
checkmate where
Morphys Q is protected 2P)P)wdPd} 2P)P)wdPd}
by his B? %$wGKdwdw} %$wGKdwdw}
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A B C D
Which check would
skewer the Black Q?
(Move not played.) Move C Nxd5 Move D Qc7
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
(rhQdwgB4} (rhQdwgB4}
Where does White give 70pdwiwdw} 70pdwdwdw}
check using a move that 6wdpdwdw0} 6wdpiwdw0}
takes advantage of the 5dw1pdwdw} 5dw1Ndwdw}
pin on the c6 P?
&wdwdw0w)} &wdwdw0w)}
A B C D 3dwHwdwdw} 3dwdwdwdw}
2P)P)wdPd} 2P)P)wdPd}
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 Moves and Motives From
Game 5
cuuuuuuuuC
(rdNdw4wd}
70piwhwdp}
6wdp!Bdpd}
5dwdwdwdw} The winning position for Morphy (White) in Game 5.
&wdw0wdwd} How did he get there?
3dwdwdwdw}
2P)Pdw)P)}
%$wdw$wIw}
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 Game Five
Tips about the motives behind Morphys moves:
Morphys Strategy (Long-Term Game Plan):
Bring out the king-side N and B quickly, to squares where they
can work together. Castle early if the center of the board is likely
to open up. Put pressure on f7. Sound familiar? Morphy starts
out with these recurring themes. Then he builds on this plan by
expanding it -- bringing out even more men, putting increased
pressure on the enemy K, and keeping the opponents army as
cramped as possible.
Morphys Tactics (Short-Term Ambush Methods):
Morphy both threatens and actually executes many tactics in this
game. Watch especially for forks, pins, and discovered attacks.
 31 Move A Bc4 Move B Nf3
Two of these moves cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
attack the square d5. (rdb1kgn4} (rhb1kgn4}
Which is the first way
Morphy attacked d5? 70p0pdp0p} 70p0pdp0p}
6wdndwdwd} 6wdwdwdwd}
A B C D 5dwdw0wdw} 5dwdw0wdw}
&wdwdPdwd} &wdwdPdwd}
Which move is weak for 3dwdwdNdw} 3dwdwdwdw}
White -- it blocks Whites
light-square B. (Move 2P)P)w)P)} 2P)P)w)P)}
wasnt played in game) %$NGQIBdR} %$NGQIBHR}
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A B C D
Which move attacks f7,
where there is a P
thats defended only by
Blacks K? Move C e4 Move D d3
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
(rhb1kgn4} (rdb1kgn4}
With which move does 70p0p0p0p} 70p0pdp0p}
Morphy attack the black 6wdwdwdwd} 6wdndwdwd}
P on e5? 5dwdwdwdw} 5dwdw0wdw}
&wdwdwdwd} &wdwdPdwd}
A B C D 3dwdwdwdw} 3dwdwdNdw}
2P)P)P)P)} 2P)P)w)P)}
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 32 Move A d4 Move B Nxd4
Which move is for K cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
safety and to prepare a (rdb1kgw4} (rdb1kgw4}
new man for a future
charge down file e. 70p0pdp0p} 70p0pdp0p}
6wdndwhwd} 6wdndwhwd}
A B C D 5dwdw0wdw} 5dwdwdwdw}
&wdBdPdwd} &wdB0Pdwd}
Morphy intentionally 3dwdwdNdw} 3dwdwdNdw}
sacrificed his d4 P. So
he didnt use this move 2P)P)w)P)} 2P)Pdw)P)}
to try to win the P back. %$NGQIwdR} %$NGQIwdR}
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A B C D
Which move is a pawn
thrust on the e-file
which challenges Blacks
N on f6? Move C e5 Move D 0-0
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
(rdb1kdw4} (rdb1kgw4}
Morphy places a P 70p0pdp0p} 70p0pdp0p}
where it can be taken. 6wdndwhwd} 6wdndwhwd}
This will help clear the 5dwgwdwdw} 5dwdwdwdw}
e-file for an attack.
&wdB0Pdwd} &wdB0Pdwd}
A B C D 3dwdwdNdw} 3dwdwdNdw}
2P)Pdw)P)} 2P)Pdw)P)}
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 33 Move A Bxc6 Move B e5xf6
Which move might cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
seem at first to be (rdb1kdw4} (rdb1kdw4}
written incorrectly? (Its
an en passant capture!) 70p0pdw0p} 70p0pdw0p}
6wdndwdwd} 6wdndwdwd}
A B C D 5dwgB)pdw} 5dwgB)pdw}
&wdw0ndwd} &wdw0ndwd}
Which move attacks 3dwdwdNdw} 3dwdwdNdw}
both enemy Ns (a fork)
and prevents Black from 2P)Pdw)P)} 2P)Pdw)P)}
playing d7-d5. %$NGQdRIw} %$NGQdRIw}
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A B C D
Morphy wouldnt have
played this: capturing a
weak N but giving up a
very strong B. Move C Bd5 Move D Bg5
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
(rdb1kdw4} (rdb1kdw4}
With which move does 70p0pdp0p} 70p0pdw0p}
Morphy pin a N against 6wdndwdwd} 6wdndwhwd}
the black Q? 5dwgw)wdw} 5dwgBdwdw}
&wdB0ndwd} &wdw0wdwd}
A B C D 3dwdwdNdw} 3dwdwdNdw}
2P)Pdw)P)} 2P)Pdw)P)}
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 34 Move A Bxf6 Move B Re1
Where does Morphy cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
take full control of the (rdb1kdw4} (rdb1kdw4}
e-file, by bringing out a
battering ram unit? 70p0pgw0p} 70p0pdw0p}
6wdndwhwd} 6wdndwgwd}
A B C D 5dwdBdwGw} 5dwdBdwdw}
&wdw0wdwd} &wdw0wdwd}
This wouldve been 3dwdwdNdw} 3dwdwdNdw}
pointless. The man
doesnt need to move. 2P)Pdw)P)} 2P)Pdw)P)}
His attacker is pinned! %$NdQdRIw} %$NdQdRIw}
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A B C D
After this move, Black
will take the N or B. If
he takes the B, then
Nc6+ will win Blacks Q. Move C Ne5 Move D Bb3
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
(rdb1kdw4} (rdb1kdw4}
Which move defends 70p0phw0p} 70p0phw0p}
the mighty B on d5 by 6wdwdwgwd} 6wdwdwgwd}
capturing the man 5dwdBdwdw} 5dwdBdwdw}
whos threatening it?
&wdw0wdwd} &wdw0wdwd}
A B C D 3dwdwdNdw} 3dwdwdNdw}
2P)Pdw)P)} 2P)Pdw)P)}
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 35 Move A Qh5 Move B Rxe5
At this point, Morphy cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
has tied Black up in (rdb1kdw4} (rdb1kdw4}
knots. To finish the job,
he readies a N. 70p0phw0p} 70p0phwdp}
6wdwdwdwd} 6wdwdwdpd}
A B C D 5dwdBgwdw} 5dwdBgwdQ}
&wdw0wdwd} &wdw0wdwd}
Which move is a 3dwdwdwdw} 3dwdwdwdw}
blunder (which our hero
wouldnt have made) 2P)Pdw)P)} 2P)Pdw)P)}
that loses a Q? %$NdQ$wIw} %$Ndw$wIw}
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A B C D
Instead of immediately
making a capture
(RxB), where does
Morphy fork K & B? Move C Qxe5 Move D Nd2
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
(rdb1kdw4} (rdb1k4wd}
Where does Morphy 70p0phwdp} 70p0phwdp}
1) capture a man; 6wdwdwdpd} 6wdwdwdpd}
2) line up his Q and R; 5dwdBgwdQ} 5dwdB!wdw}
3) threaten Qxh8 mate?
&wdw0wdwd} &wdw0wdwd}
A B C D 3dwdwdwdw} 3dwdwdwdw}
2P)Pdw)P)} 2P)Pdw)P)}
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 36 Move A Be6 Move B Ne4
Blacks N is no longer cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
pinned. How does (rdb1w4wd} (rdb1k4wd}
Morphy use the man
that the N threatens? 70pdkhwdp} 70pdphwdp}
6wdpHwdpd} 6wdpdwdpd}
A B C D 5dwdB!wdw} 5dwdB!wdw}
&wdw0wdwd} &wdw0wdwd}
Which move tempts 3dwdwdwdw} 3dwdwdwdw}
Black to proceed with
his threat to take the B, 2P)Pdw)P)} 2P)PHw)P)}
(allowing Nd6 mate!)? %$wdw$wIw} %$wdw$wIw}
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A B C D
Which checking move
can Black escape only
by moving his K or by
giving up his Q? Move C Qxd6 Move D Nxd6
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
(rdb1k4wd} (rdb1k4wd}
Whites style is based on 70pdwhwdp} 70pdwhwdp}
maintaining great 6wdp0wdpd} 6wdp0wdpd}
pressure. This would 5dwdB!wdw} 5dwdB!wdw}
have helped Black.
&wdw0Ndwd} &wdw0Ndwd}
A B C D 3dwdwdwdw} 3dwdwdwdw}
2P)Pdw)P)} 2P)Pdw)P)}
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 37 Move A Nb5 Move B Qa5
A weak double check cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
which Black can escape (rdb1w4wd} (rdNdw4wd}
only by moving his K.
(Not played in game.) 70piwhwdp} 70piwhwdp}
6wdpHBdpd} 6wdp1Bdpd}
A B C D 5dwdw!wdw} 5dwdw!wdw}
&wdw0wdwd} &wdw0wdwd}
A discovered check 3dwdwdwdw} 3dwdwdwdw}
which Black can escape
only by blocking the 2P)Pdw)P)} 2P)Pdw)P)}
check. %$wdw$wIw} %$wdw$wIw}
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A B C D
Which move puts Black
in checkmate?
Move C Qxd6 Move D Nxc8
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
(rdNdw4wd} (rdb1w4wd}
Morphy didnt make this 70piwhwdp} 70piwhwdp}
weak check which Black 6wdp1Bdpd} 6wdpHBdpd}
can escape by blocking 5dwdw!wdw} 5dwdw!wdw}
or by moving his K.
&wdw0wdwd} &wdw0wdwd}
A B C D 3dwdwdwdw} 3dwdwdwdw}
2P)Pdw)P)} 2P)Pdw)P)}
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 Moves and Motives From
Game 6
cuuuuuuuuC
%Kdwdw$B4} The winning position for Morphy (Black) in Game 6.
2dPdwdpdw} How did he get there?
3PdPdwdwd}
&dwdwdwdw} *******************
5wGw)p0wd} Diagrams for Game 6 are shown
from Blacks view of the board.
6dwdbdwdw} This game ended when White
7pdpdwdwd} resigned in the position shown.
(dkdwdwdr} *******************
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 Game Six
Tips about the motives behind Morphys moves:
Morphys Strategy (Long-Term Game Plan):
Morphy played from the black side of the board in this game
against one of his strongest competitors. Since he knew that his
opponent, Louis Paulsen, was a very careful (and incredibly slow)
player, Morphys style in this game was to gradually gain small
advantages. As opposed to the previous games, Morphy does
not come crashing through the other players defenses in
dramatic fashion. Instead, he picks up an advantage in material
here, an advantage in position there. The outcome is eventually
the same as in the other games!
Morphys Tactics (Short-Term Ambush Methods):
Morphy wins a R for a N using a fork. He gains another
advantage by setting up a discovered attack. To strengthen his
position, he takes control of an open file, doubles his Rs, and
creates and advances passed Ps.
 38 Move A Bc5 Move B Nc6
Which move does cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
Morphy use to attack %RdBIQGw$} %RdBIQGN$}
two center squares: e4
and d5? 2)P)w)P)P} 2)P)w)P)P}
3wdNdwHwd} 3wdNdwdwd}
A B C D &dwdPdwdw} &dwdPdwdw}
5wdw0wdwd} 5wdw0wdwd}
Where does Morphy 6dwdwdndw} 6dwdwdwdw}
bring out a piece
(not a P) 7p0pdp0p0} 7p0pdp0p0}
to defend his P on e5? (4ngk1bdr} (4ngk1bhr}
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A B C D
Morphy avoided this line.
White wouldve created a
center fork (against N &
B) by Nxe5, Nxe5, d4. Move C e5 Move D Nf6
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
%RHBIQGN$} %RdBIQGw$}
This P move holds the 2)P)w)P)P} 2)P)w)P)P}
balance on the board, 3wdwdwdwd} 3wdNdwHwd}
preventing White from &dwdPdwdw} &dwdPdwdw}
building an advantage.
5wdwdwdwd} 5wdw0wdwd}
A B C D 6dwdwdwdw} 6dwdwdndw}
7p0p0p0p0} 7p0pdp0p0}
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 39 Move A Nxe4 Move B Bb4
A blunder which Morphy cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
wouldnt have made. %RdwIQGw$} %RdBIQGw$}
This move loses a N for
a P: 2)P)wdP)P} 2)P)wdP)P}
3wdNdwHwd} 3wdNdwHwd}
A B C D &dwdP)wgw} &dwdP)wdw}
5wdw0wdBd} 5wdw0wdwd}
Which move gives 6dwhwdndw} 6dwhwdndw}
support to a N who has
entered enemy territory? 7p0pdp0p0} 7p0pdp0p0}
(4wdk1bdr} (4wgk1bdr}
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A B C D
Where does Morphy
bring out his third piece,
using it to pin a N?
Move C Nxe4 Move D d5
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
%RdBIQGw$} %RdwIwGw$}
With which move does 2)P)wdP)P} 2)P)wdP)P}
Morphy capture a P 3wdNdwHwd} 3wdNdQHwd}
whose protector has &dwdP)wdw} &dwdn)wgw}
been pinned?
5wdw0wdwd} 5wdw0wdBd}
A B C D 6dwhwdndw} 6dwdwdndw}
7p0pdp0p0} 7p0pdp0p0}
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 40 Move A Bxc3 Move B Re8
Morphy was a fan of cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
pins -- but he would %wIRdwGw$} %wIRdwGw$}
NOT have played this. It
again pins his own N! 2)P)wdP)P} 2)P)wdP)P}
3wdwdQHwd} 3wdwdQHwd}
A B C D &dwdndwgw} &dwdn)wgw}
5wdw)pdBd} 5wdwHpdBd}
Where does Morphy 6dwdwdwdw} 6dwdwdndw}
trade off his N for an
enemy N which has 7p0pdw0p0} 7p0pdw0p0}
invaded his territory? (dk4w1bdr} (dk4w1bdr}
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A B C D
White threatens Nxc6
then Bxc6+, forking
Morphys K and R.
Whats the defense? Move C Nxe5 Move D 0-0
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
%wIRdwGw$} %RdwIwGw$}
Whites N is unpinned 2)P)wdP)P} 2)P)wdP)P}
now and a dangerous 3wdwdQHwd} 3wdwdQHwd}
threat to the center! &dwdn)wgw} &dwdn)wgw}
When is it captured?
5wdwHpdBd} 5wdwHpdBd}
A B C D 6dwdwdndw} 6dwdwdndw}
7p0pdw0p0} 7p0pdw0p0}
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 41 Move A c6 Move B Qa5
Which move gives cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
backup support to the %wIRdwGw$} %wIRdwGw$}
P on d5 and attacks a
B whos unwelcome? 2)P)wdPdP} 2)P)wdPdP}
3wdwdQ)wd} 3wdwdQ)wd}
A B C D &dwdndwdw} &dwdndwdB}
5wdw)pdBd} 5wdw)pdwd}
Which unplayed move is 6dwdwdwdw} 6dwdwdpdw}
a weak fork against the
Q + B that would 7p0pdw0p0} 7p0pdwdp0}
actually help White? (dk4w1bdr} (dk4w1bdr}
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A B C D
With which move does
Morphy win a P and
attack the R on a1?
Move C Nc5 Move D Qxc3
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
%wIRdwGw$} %wIRdwGw$}
With which move does 2)P)wdPdP} 2)P)wdPdP}
Morphy attack both an 3wdwdQ)Bd} 3wdwdQ)Bd}
unguarded B and a &dwdndwdw} &dwdndwdw}
doubled, isolated P?
5wdw)pdw1} 5wdw)pdw1}
A B C D 6dwdwdpdw} 6dwdwdpdw}
7p0pdwdp0} 7p0pdwdp0}
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 42 Move A g5 Move B Bf5
Which move sets up a cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
possible discovered %wIRdw$wd} %wIRdwdw$}
attack on Q and gives
support to the e4 N? 2)P)wdPdP} 2)P)wdPdP}
3wdwdQ1Bd} 3wdwdQ1Bd}
A B C D &dwGndwdw} &dwGndwdw}
5wdb)pdwd} 5wdw)pdwd}
This P advance is safe 6dwdwdpdw} 6dwdwdpdw}
because if White plays
Bxg5, Morphy can trade 7p0pdwdp0} 7p0pdwdp0}
Qs then take the B : (dk4wdwdr} (dk4wdbdr}
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A B C D
This move by Morphy is
forced. He must make
this re-capture or lose
much material. Move C Nxc3 Move D Nd2
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
%wIRdw$wd} %wIRdw$wd}
Even at age 2, Morphy 2)P)wdPdP} 2)P)wdPdP}
wouldnt have made 3wdwdw!Bd} 3wdwdQ1Bd}
this blunder which &dwGndwdw} &dwGndwdw}
hangs the black Q!
5w0b)pdwd} 5wdb)pdwd}
A B C D 6dwdwdpdw} 6dwdwdpdw}
7pdpdwdp0} 7p0pdwdp0}
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 43 Move A Nxc1 Move B Ra-e8
Where does Morphy cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
give up a N to take a %KdRdw$wd} %Kdwdw$wd}
R, winning the
exchange? 2)P)ndPdP} 2)P)wdPdP}
3wdwdwdBd} 3wdwdwdBd}
A B C D &dwdwdwdw} &dwdwdwdw}
5wGb)pdwd} 5wGb)pdwd}
Where does Morphy 6dwdwdpdw} 6dwdwdpdw}
take control of the semi-
open e-file, using the 7pdpdwdp0} 7pdpdwdp0}
correct R? (dk4wdwdr} (dk4wdwdr}
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A B C D
Morphy wouldnt have
played this move to
attack the e5 P -- this
blocks in his other R. Move C Ne2 Move D Rf-e8
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
%wIRdw$wd} %Kdwdw$wd}
With which move does 2)P)wdPdP} 2)P)wdPdP}
Morphy make a great 3wdwdwhBd} 3wdwdwdBd}
fork -- giving check and &dwdwdwdw} &dwdwdwdw}
attacking a R?
5wGb)pdwd} 5wGb)pdwd}
A B C D 6dwdwdpdw} 6dwdwdpdw}
7pdpdwdp0} 7pdpdwdp0}
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 44 Move A a5 Move B Be6
How does Morphy cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
protect his d5 P from %Kdwdw$wd} %Kdwdw$wd}
the B so his c6 P may
be moved? 2)PdwdPdP} 2)PdwdPdw}
3wdPdwdBd} 3wdPdwdB)}
A B C D &dwGwdwdw} &dwGwdwdw}
5wdb)pdpd} 5wdb)pdp0}
Morphy would have 6dwdwdpdw} 6dwdwdpdw}
seen that it was too
early to play this -- it 7pdpdwdw0} 7pdpdwdwd}
gives away the d5 P. (dkdrdwdr} (dkdrdwdr}
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A B C D
After this P move,
Morphy threatens to
trap Whites B on b3
on Blacks next turn: Move C c5 Move D b5
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
%Kdwdw$wd} %Kdwdw$wd}
Morphys queen-side 2)PdwdPdw} 2)P)wdPdP}
Ps are an advantage 3wdPdwdB)} 3wdwdwdBd}
for him. This move &dwGwdwdw} &dwGwdwdw}
starts a P storm!
5wdb)pdp0} 5wdb)pdwd}
A B C D 6dwdwdpdw} 6dwdwdpdw}
7pdpdwdwd} 7pdpdwdp0}
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 45 Move A b4 Move B a5xb4
Morphy didnt attack the cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
B with this move. The %KdwdRdwd} %KdwdRdwd}
B could retreat, leaving
the a-file blocked. 2)PdwdPdw} 2)PdwdPdw}
3wdPdwdB)} 3wdPdwdBd}
A B C D &dwGwdwdw} &dwGwdw)w}
5wdw)pdp0} 5wdw)pdw0}
After this move, Black is 6dwdbdpdw} 6dwdbdpdw}
once again threatening
to trap the b3 B on the 7pdpdwdwd} 7pdpdwdwd}
next turn. (dkdrdwdr} (dkdrdwdr}
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A B C D
This clears the a-file for
Morphys R and takes
a2 and a4 away from
the B as safe squares. Move C c5 Move D a4
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
%KdwdRdwd} %KdwdRdwd}
This move challenges 2dPdwdPdw} 2)PdwdPdw}
Whites isolated P on 3PdPdwdBd} 3wdPdwdBd}
the a-file. &dwGwdw0w} &dwGwdw)w}
5wdw)pdwd} 5wdw)pdw0}
A B C D 6dwdbdpdw} 6dwdbdpdw}
7pdpdwdwd} 7pdpdwdwd}
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 46 Move A Ra4 Move B bxc3
Where does Morphy use cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
the very powerful %KdwdRdwd} %KdwdRdwd}
strategy of doubling Rs
on an open file? 2dPdwdBdw} 2dPdwdwdw}
3PdPdw0wd} 3PdPdw)Bd}
A B C D &dwGwdwdw} &dwGwdw0w}
5wdw)p0wd} 5wdw)p0wd}
In this blunder (not 6dwdbdwdw} 6dwdbdwdw}
played) a R is put en
prise when it attacks an 7pdpdwdwd} 7pdpdwdwd}
unprotected B. (dkdrdwdr} (dkdrdwdr}
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A B C D
Whites been forced to
use a B to block a
passed P. Morphy puts
pressure on the B. Move C Re-a8 Move D Ra2
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
%Kdwdw$wd} %KdwdRdwd}
After this capture, Black 2dPdwdBdr} 2dPdwdBdw}
instantly has 3 passed 3PdPdw0wd} 3PdPdw0wd}
Ps -- no P can stop &dwGwdwdw} &dwGwdwdw}
any of them!
5wdw)p0wd} 5wdw)p0wd}
A B C D 6dwdbdwdw} 6dwdbdwdw}
7pdpdwdwd} 7pdpdwdwd}
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 47 Move A Ra1 Move B c2
Which move attacks a B cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
which has been pinned? %Kdwdw$wd} %Kdwdw$B4}
A B 2dPdwdBdr} 2dPdwdwdw}
3PdPdw0wd} 3PdPdw0wd}
Which move offers a R
trade -- but not an &dwdwdwdw} &dwdwdwdw}
equal trade since it will 5wGw)p0wd} 5wGw)p0wd}
leave Black with control 6dwdbdwdw} 6dwdbdwdw}
of the board!
7pdpdwdwd} 7pdpdwdwd}
A B (dkdwdwdr} (dkdwdwdr}
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White must surrender material after
Morphy pushes his P to c2 to attack
the B.
On page 48, youll see how Morphys
After Paul Morphy played Move B shown above, Louis Paulsen
clever coordination of his troops gave
him unstoppable power on the chess
resigned. Morphy had been gradually collecting advantages
battlefield -- even against the best in material and in position. Paulsen realized the dam was
opponents of his time. (White in this
game was played by an opponent who about to break loose.
developed strategies still used today.)
The moves on the next page were not actually part of the
Louis Paulsen could see that complete
demolition was just ahead in this
game. He spared himself the agony
of watching his ship go down to a
game. Theyre included to show how Morphy could have
true master of the board. Heres
what probably would have happened
proceeded to take Whites R and one of his Bs off the
next if they had continued ...
board. This would leave Black with overwhelming control of
the queen-side -- the side where Morphy had already
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created passed Ps!
 48 Move A Rxc1 Move B Ra1
With this move, Black cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
wouldve removed %Kdwdw$w4} %KdwdwGwd}
Whites defenseless
dark-square B: 2dPdwdBdw} 2dPdwdBdw}
3PdPdwdwd} 3PdPdwdwd}
A B C D &dwdwdwdw} &dwdwdwdw}
5wGw)p0wd} 5wdw)p0wd}
With this move, Black 6dwdbdwdw} 6dwdbdwdw}
wouldve begun
advancing his passed 7pdpdwdwd} 7pdpdwdwd}
Ps toward promotion: (dkdwdwdr} (dkdwdwdr}
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A B C D
Black wouldve made
this pin on B so that
White cant prevent its
capture next move: Move C Rxc1 Move D d4
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
%wdwdwGw4} %wdwdw4wd}
With this move, Black 2IPdwdBdw} 2IPdwdwdw}
wouldve removed 3PdPdwdwd} 3PdPdwdwd}
Whites last R: &dwdwdwdw} &dwdwdwdB}
5wdw)p0wd} 5wdw)p0wd}
A B C D 6dwdbdwdw} 6dwdbdwdw}
7pdpdwdwd} 7pdpdwdwd}
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 Moves and Motives From
Game 7
cuuuuuuuuC
%KdRdwGw$} The winning position for Morphy (Black) in Game 7.
2)wdrdwdw} How did he get there?
3wdwgw)wd}
&dwdw)w)w} *******************
5wdwdwdwd} Diagrams for Game 7 are shown
from Blacks view of the board.
64wdwdpdw} This game ended when White
7p0pdw0w0} resigned in the position shown.
(dkdwdwdw} *******************
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 Game SEVEN
Tips about the motives behind Morphys moves:
Morphys Strategy (Long-Term Game Plan):
This game is from the same match as Game 6. Morphy and
Paulsen are again fighting to be the champion at the First
American Chess Congress (held in 1857, shortly before the
American Civil War). Early in this game, Morphy gains a huge
positional advantage by taking control of the two center files.
Once Morphy brings his Q into play, things get really interesting!
At first he uses the Q to crush Whites chances of gaining some
influence in the middle of the board. Then he makes a stunning
sacrifice with the Q, after which White is unable to repair the
gaping hole in front of his K.
Morphys Tactics (Short-Term Ambush Methods):
Especially toward the end of this game, notice how Morphy
chooses moves which are as forceful as possible. He gives very
good demonstrations of ways to use discovered checks, to clear
lines, and to create interference.
 49 Move A Nf6 Move B e5
Which move leaves a cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
key center P hanging -- %RdBIQGw$} %RHBIQGN$}
Morphy wouldnt have
played this? 2)P)w)P)P} 2)P)w)P)P}
3wdNdwHwd} 3wdwdwdwd}
A B C D &dwdPdwdw} &dwdPdwdw}
5wdw0wdwd} 5wdwdwdwd}
Which move threatens 6dwdwdndw} 6dwdwdwdw}
Whites P on e4 and
also fights for some 7p0pdp0p0} 7p0p0p0p0}
influence over d5? (4ngk1bdr} (4ngk1bhr}
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A B C D
Morphy responds to the
threat against his P by
developing one of his
pieces: Move C Bc5 Move D Nc6
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
%RdBIQGN$} %RdBIQGN$}
With which move does 2)P)w)P)P} 2)P)w)P)P}
Morphy open lines for 3wdNdwdwd} 3wdNdwdwd}
possible use by his Q &dwdPdwdw} &dwdPdwdw}
and king-side B?
5wdw0wdwd} 5wdw0wdwd}
A B C D 6dwdwdwdw} 6dwdwdwdw}
7p0pdp0p0} 7p0pdp0p0}
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 50 Move A Re8 Move B Bc5
Where does Morphy cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
make a developing %wIRdQGw$} %RdwIQGw$}
move which frees his
c6N of a future pin? 2)P)w)P)P} 2)P)w)P)P}
3wdwdwHwd} 3wdNdwHwd}
A B C D &dwdPdwdw} &dwdPdwdw}
5wdwHwgBd} 5wdw0wdBd}
With which move does 6dwhwdndw} 6dwhwdndw}
Morphy pass up a
capture of a P to gain 7p0pdp0p0} 7p0pdp0p0}
control in the e-file? (dk4w1bdr} (4wgk1bdr}
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A B C D
Which move attacks
Whites weak square of
f2, and clears the way
for castling? Move C 0-0 Move D Nxe5
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
%wIRdQGw$} %wIRdQGw$}
Morphy wouldnt have 2)P)w)P)P} 2)P)w)P)P}
played this move. It sets 3wdNdwHwd} 3wdwdwHwd}
White up to play the &dwdPdwdw} &dwdPdwdw}
center fork, d2-d4:
5wdw0wgBd} 5wdwHwgBd}
A B C D 6dwhwdndw} 6dwhwdndw}
7p0pdp0p0} 7p0pdp0p0}
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 51 Move A d7xc6 Move B Rxe4
Morphy recaptures on cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
c6 using a move that %wIRdQGw$} %wIRdQGw$}
gives him great power
on both center files. 2)P)w)P)P} 2)P)w)P)P}
3wdwdwHwd} 3wdwdwHwd}
A B C D &dwdPdwdw} &dwdPdBdw}
5wdwdwgBd} 5wdwdwgwd}
A tricky trap! If B runs from
this advancing P by going to
6dwhwdNdw} 6dwhwdpdw}
b3 (instead of to e2), Black 7p0pdp0p0} 7p0pdw0p0}
will play Bg4 then b4, winning
material -- maybe even a Q!. (dkdr1bdr} (dkdr1bdr}
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A B C D
Even Morphys 107 year
old aunt wouldnt have
given up this piece to
make this capture! Move C Nxe4 Move D b5
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
%wIRdQGw$} %wIRdQGw$}
With which move does 2)P)B)P)P} 2)P)w)P)P}
Morphy use his control 3wdwdwHwd} 3wdwdwHwd}
over the e-file to win &dwdPdwdw} &dwdPdBdw}
back a center P?
5wdwdwgpd} 5wdwdwgwd}
A B C D 6dwhwdpdw} 6dwhwdpdw}
7p0pdw0w0} 7p0pdw0p0}
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 52 Move A Bb7 Move B Re6
White has allowed a cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
hole in his defense at %wIRdQGw$} %wIRdQGw$}
d3. Morphys move kills
Whites chance to free 2)P)w)w)P} 2)P)w)P)P}
himself through d2-d4: 3wdBdw)wd} 3wdBdwdwd}
A B C D &dwdwdwdw} &dwdrdwdw}
5wdwdwgpd} 5wdwdwgpd}
After this move, there 6dwdrdpdw} 6dwdwdpdw}
wont be a single man
left from Whites army 7p0pdw0w0} 7p0pdw0w0}
on ranks 3 through 8! (dkdw1bdr} (dkdw1bdr}
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A B C D
Where does Morphy
move his attacked R so
that the c6 P wont be
lost to a skewer? Move C Qd3 Move D Rxe4
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
%wIRdQGw$} %wIRdQGw$}
Morphy wouldnt have 2)P)w)w)P} 2)P)B)P)P}
moved his B into such 3wdBdw)wd} 3wdwdwdwd}
cramped quarters. &dwdwdwdw} &dwdNdwdw}
5wdwdwgpd} 5wdwdwgpd}
A B C D 6dwdrdpdw} 6dwdwdpdw}
7p0pdw0w0} 7p0pdw0w0}
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 53 Move A Bb6 Move B Bd7
Where does Morphy cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
retreat his B, keeping it %wIRdQGw$} %wIRdwGw$}
aimed at the square of
the white K? 2)P)w)wdP} 2)P)w)wdw}
3wdBdq)wd} 3wdBdq)wd}
A B C D &dwdwdw)w} &dwdwdw)Q}
5wdwdwgpd} 5wdwdwdwd}
With which move does 6dwdrdpdw} 6dwdrdpgw}
Morphy make sure that
White doesnt trap his B 7p0pdw0w0} 7p0pdw0w0}
with a4-a5? (dkdwdbdr} (dkdwdbdr}
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A B C D
Which move does Black
use to clear the back
rank for his a8 R and to
support his c6 P? Move C c5 Move D b5xa4
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
%wIRdQGw$} %wIRdQGw$}
Even without sleep for 9 2)P)w)wdw} 2)P)w)wdw}
days, Morphy wouldnt 3wdBdq)wd} 3wdBdq)wd}
have been caught &dwdwdw)P} &dwdwdw)P}
hanging a R like this:
5wdwdwdpd} 5wdwdwdpd}
A B C D 6dwdrdpgw} 6dwdrdpgw}
7p0pdw0w0} 7p0pdw0w0}
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 54 Move A Qxf3 Move B Qxa6
After which move is cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
Morphy threatening %wIRdwGwd} %wIRdwGwd}
checkmate with these 2
moves: Qxf1 then Re1? 2)P)w)wdR} 2)P)w)wdR}
3wdBdq)wd} 3wdBdq)wd}
A B C D &dwdwdw)w} &dwdwdw)w}
5wdwdwdwd} 5wdwdwdwd}
This move may look like 6dwdrdpgQ} 6dwdrdpgQ}
a blunder at first, but its
a famous Q sacrifice to 7p0pdb0w0} 7p0pdb0w0}
expose Whites K! (dkdrdwdw} (dkdrdwdw}
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A B C D
Whites problem is his
men are on the wrong
side. Morphy refused to
help White make trades: Move C Ra-e8 Move D Rg6
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
%wIRdwGwd} %wIRdwGwd}
With which move does 2)P)w)wdR} 2)w)w)wdR}
Morphy give a check 3wdBdq)wd} 3wdPdw)wd}
that White can escape &dwdwdw)Q} &dwdwdw)w}
only by moving his K?
5wdwdwdwd} 5wdwdwdwd}
A B C D 6dwdrdpgw} 6dwdrdpgQ}
7p0pdb0w0} 7p0pdb0w0}
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 55 Move A Bg2 Move B Bxf3
Which move 1) gives a cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
discovered check; 2) %KdwdRGwd} %wIwdRGwd}
captures a man; and 3)
attacks a R? 2)w)w)wdR} 2)b)w)wdR}
3bdPdw)wd} 3wdPdw)wd}
A B C D &dwdwdw)w} &dwdwdw)w}
5wdwdwdwd} 5wdwdwdwd}
Theres no chance 6drdwdpgQ} 6drdwdpgQ}
Morphy wouldve made
this blunder, which gives 7p0pdw0w0} 7p0pdw0w0}
White a chance to force (dkdrdwdw} (dkdrdwdw}
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A B C D
Where does Morphy
fork 2 men and win
control of the long light-
square diagonal? Move C Re8-e6 Move D Bh3
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
%KdwdRGwd} %KdRdwGwd}
Morphy positions a B 2)w)w)wdR} 2)w)w)wdR}
so it stops White from 3bdPdw)wd} 3wdPdw)wd}
creating room (luft) for a &dwdwdw)w} &dwdwdw)w}
K escape along file h:
5wdwdwdwd} 5wdwdwdwd}
A B C D 6drdwdpgQ} 6drdwdpgQ}
7p0pdw0w0} 7p0pdb0w0}
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 56 Move A Bxf2 Move B Bg2
Morphy didnt use this cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
chance to win a R %KdwdRGwd} %wdKdRGwd}
because it wouldve let
the Q join the battle. 2)w)w)wdR} 2)w)w)wdR}
3bdwdw)wd} 3wdbdw)wd}
A B C D &dwdwdw)w} &dwdwdw)w}
5wdwdwdwd} 5wdwdwdwd}
Which move gives a 6drdwdpgQ} 6drdwdpgQ}
discovered check and
forces the K into the 7p0pdw0w0} 7p0pdw0w0}
corner? (dkdrdwdw} (dkdrdwdw}
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A B C D
This check is an
in-between move
that forces the K back
onto the g-file: Move C Bh3 Move D Bxd1
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
%wIwdRGwd} %wdKdRGwd}
After which move does 2)b)w)wdR} 2)w)w)wdR}
Morphy threaten to 3wdwdw)wd} 3wdbdw)wd}
give checkmate on his &dwdwdw)w} &dwdwdw)w}
next turn by Bg2?
5wdwdwdwd} 5wdwdwdwd}
A B C D 6drdwdpgQ} 6drdwdpgQ}
7p0pdw0w0} 7p0pdw0w0}
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 57 Move A Rh6 Move B Re2
Earlier, Morphy sacrificed cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
a Q to break the %KdRdwGw$} %KdRdwGwd}
defense. White was
forced to lose a Q here. 2)wgr)wdw} 2)wgw)wdR}
3wdwdw)wd} 3wdwdw)wd}
A B C D &dwdwdw)w} &dwdwdw)w}
5wdwdwdwd} 5wdwdwdwd}
Where does Morphy 6drdwdpdw} 6drdwdpdw}
place a hog on the
7th. (Chess slang for a 7p0pdw0w0} 7p0pdw0w0}
R on the 7th rank.) (dkdwdwdw} (dkdrdwdw}
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A B C D
Morphy has 1 hog on
the 7th. He prepares
his second R to move
to h2. (Blacks 7th rank) Move C Bh4 Move D Bxf1
A B C D cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
%KdRdwGw$} %KdQdRGwd}
A sloppy move, not 2)wgr)wdw} 2)wgw)wdR}
used. It lets White play 3wdwdw)wd} 3bdwdw)wd}
Rxa7, which threatens a &dwdwdw)w} &dwdwdw)w}
back rank mate!
5wdwdwdwd} 5wdwdwdwd}
A B C D 6drdwdpdw} 6drdwdpdw}
7p0pdw0w0} 7p0pdw0w0}
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 58 Move A Be3 Move B Rh6-h2
Where does Black move cuuuuuuuuC cuuuuuuuuC
the wrong R, missing a %KdRdwGw$} %KdRdwdw$}
chance to give mate?
(Not played.) 2)wgrdwdw} 2)wdrdwdw}
3wdwdw)wd} 3wdwGw)wd}
A B C D &dwdw)w)w} &dwdw)w)w}
5wdwdwdwd} 5wdwdwdwd}
Which move leaves 64wdwdpdw} 64wdwdpdw}
White with only 1
possible reply: moving 7p0pdw0w0} 7p0pdw0w0}
the K to g1? (dkdwdwdw} (dkdwdwdw}
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White resigned after
this move. It protects
the R on h6; it clears
the 7th rank for 2 hogs! Move C Rh2-g2 Move D Re2-g2
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Which move puts White 24wdrdwdw} 24wdrdwdw}
in checkmate? (Because 3wdwGw)wd} 3wdwGw)wd}
White had resigned, this &dwdw)w)w} &dwdw)w)w}
move wasnt played.)
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g6 d7 e3 b6 f6 g8 g1 c6 g5 c5 f2 h7 d5 a2 e3 e6 g1 d1 b1 g4 e2 g5 f2 h7 b5 h8 d4 h3
c8 c5 b6 g6 d7 b8 h4 e6 f5 a3 g6 g5 f3 d4 e3 c5 f2 d1 e5 c4 c6 g5 e7 f6 g3
h6 d8 h6 b2 f1 f3 d2 h7 g8 e4 h4 b5 c6 g1 d7 e3 f6 e4 b2 g1 d2 c3 a7 h2 e8 h5 g2 b2 d7 c5 c3