Paul Morphy's 5 Most Brilliant Chess Moves

Join GM Simon Williams as he breaks down the best moves from Paul Morphy, the first great American chess player and considered by many to be an unofficial world champion.

Paul Morphy was born in 1837, stopped playing serious chess by 1860, and died in 1884. But in his brief time in the chess world, he made a lasting impression, and to this day his name is synonymous with rapid development and dominant victories.

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[Amirreza_Karimi]

"Chess can be artistic pursuit, but when Morphy was playing, it was something glorious to behold."

[thomasfriedl]

Paul Morphy was so ahead of his competition that he had no competition

[andrewptob]

Imagine if Morphy actually studied the game and didn't give it up at 23! Greatest over the board chess mind ever.

[brockobama]

If Paul Morphy and Michail Tal ever got together I would pay my life’s savings to watch their game

[gillrowley]

You know you're good when you're Fischer's favorite player.

[michaelbaker]

I would suggest Tals 5 greatest moves, but i dont think its possible to narrow it down to 5. anyways, awesome series Simon! looking forward to more from you and your editors

[thcpuhr]

Modern High Elo: "Oh, I've seen this move, Im gonna use this move that I have learned to counter this move"
Paul Morphy: "oh shit, what do I do?(proceeds to solve the problem in a matter of seconds)".

This was the real STRATEGICAL chess, no chess theories, just straight up impromptu chess playing and predicting the enemy's next move.

[fretho]

Morphy's playing style was so flashy. He had an almost uncanny talent for the game despite having access to very little chess theory. The fact that his games are still analyzed and continue to fascinate more than 150 years later speaks for itself. He was indeed the epitome of a chess genius.

[rickiovine]

Do more Morphy like this! You had me LMAO with that bit of pasting the board to your hand showing off the masterful position of Morphy’s Bishops as your own and parading around town! Great stuff.

This was a year ago so I am sure you have more on my 2nd favorite American of all time.

[ginyouforce]

What a genius.A player from the 19th century attracting 300k views; much more than many of today’s top players.

[sacriste]

This is a great series, please add more of the classics: Capablanca, Alekhine, Tal, and the modern champions Anand, Kramnik, Topalov. Also Shirov and Short.

[erikthehalfabee]

1:45 Black has sacrificed so much that he's still down a bishop if the Queen takes the rook. Isn't a perpetual the most Black has here?

[michaelmendillo]

I never get tired of watching Paul Morphy games, moves or anything else that includes the man, what a guy ! 😁✌

[jacoboribilik]

Morphy's third game was played by him blindfolded at the age of 12 at his birthday party, that is totally true, look it up if you don't believe me. Such an outstanding player.

[smhollanshead]

Paul Morphy, the greatest chess master of all time!!!’

[steves]

The most brilliant and most entertaining comments about magic chess moments I've ever heared. Brovo Simon!

[kimandrews]

Great video. Morphy was the genius to top all chess geniuses.

[timothysmith]

That first example was unreal. That was awesome

[henrynavarra]

A very good and entertaining video from sir Simon Williams.. teo thumbs up for this video

[jasper]

Subscribed just for your commentary. Paul M. was ahead of his time. What a great chess player!