Hertan: The Real Paul Morphy (paperback) Fundkiste The demands on chess players

The demands on chess players have increased dramatically

along with deeper analysis and more detailed introductions to the games

The emphasis is on how to think about positions and execute long-term plans rather than on openings or isolated tactics

Grooten addresses this gap by explaining the strategic foundations of Sicilian structures

Hertan: The Real Paul Morphy (paperback) Fundkiste The demands on chess playersHis Life and Chess Games Paul Morphy might well be the most brilliant and enigmatic chess champion of all time. He burst onto the scene in 1857 as a 20 year old and dominated the chess world for two short years, convincingly defeating all the strongest players. After conquering the European chess scene, Morphy was universally recognised as the greatest player of all time. But at the age of 22 he suddenly and permanently retired from serious