In 1857, a soft-spoken genius from New Orleans burst upon the chess scene. Paul Morphy dazzled the chess world with breathtaking combinations seemingly arising out of thin air. In his brief chess career, he was universally recognized as the best in the world.
In Paul Morphy: A Modern Perspective, international grandmaster Valeri Beim takes a close look at the play of the mid-19th century champion, putting his games under a modern, 21st-century analytical microscope. The result is a fresh and instructive look at the strategy and tactics of the American legend, and their relevance to the modern approach to the royal game.
Valeri Beim, is an international grandmaster now residing in Vienna. He is a respected chess instructor and author; this is his fifth chess book.
Review On Aug 19, 2005by Mario Giuliano of St. Louis, MO
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Beim does a really good job analyzing the play of Morphy. Until now, I was not sure how Morphy's play compared to the play and analysis of modern grandmasters. Beim's honest evaluations and insight make this a very worthwhile book.
Review On Oct 9, 2005by John Sauders in BCM
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Valeri Beim has a reputation as a thoughtful chess author and this book is a good example of his insight and gift for explaining chess positions. Here he has tried to build a well-rounded picture of Morphy's chess strength, avoiding the trap of concentrating on his flashy (but rather one-sided) thrashings of lesser players. His researches into Morphy's more serious games led Beim to reassess his earlier impression of the great American. It is a very interesting book and may well change the reader's preconceived ideas in the same way. Game annotations are the main component of the book but there is also some background information on Morphy. John Saunders, October 2005 "British Chess Magazine"
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