Barnes Gone Mad? || Morphy vs Barnes (1858)

This is the story of the birth of modern chess - when the possibilities of chess as an art, a science and a sport all converged.
The point of convergence was a young boy from Louisiana named Paul Morphy. At a time when America was seen as a backwoods nation with little cultural history and even less intellectual impetus, at a time when chess was considered the exclusive property of a few European countries, at a time when the game was played successfully by a handful of men wizened by years, Paul Morphy, in the brief span of 19 months and with seemingly little effort, defeated conclusively every player he met.
While today few non chess players even know his name, he was one of the most famous celebrities of his time and within the hallowed halls of the chess playing community he is considered by some as the greatest chess player of all time.
But this diminutive, unassuming boy rose to fame almost out of nowhere and once he secured his place in history, he retired back into that hazy unknown, shunning the public eye, never again to play serious chess. Not only was he one of great practitioners of the game, but also one of it's greatest enigmas. He's been given the sobriquet, The Pride and Sorrow of Chess.

Paul Morphy vs Thomas Wilson Barnes
Casual Game (1858), London ENG
Philidor Defense: Morphy Gambit (C41)

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 ed4 4. Bc4 Be7 5. c3 d3 6. Qb3 Be6 7. Be6 fe6 8. Qb7 Nd7 9. Qb5 Ngf6 10. Ng5 Rb8 11. Qa4 O-O 12. Ne6 Nc5 13. Nc5 dc5 14. Qc4 Kh8 15. O-O Ng4 16. f4 d2 17. Bd2 Rb2 18. h3 Rd2 19. Nd2 Ne3 20. Qe2 Nf1 21. Rf1 Qd7 22. Nc4 Qb5 23. e5 Bh4 24. f5 Be7 25. Qg4 Qd7 26. Rd1 Qf5 27. Qf5 Rf5 28. Rd7 Bf8 29. e6

Materials used in research:
Paul Morphy: Pride and Sorrow of Chess by David Lawson
The Genius Of Paul Morphy by Chris Ward

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[ngames]

I give Barnes credit. He kept Morphy reacting to his play almost the entire game. Unfortunately for him, Morphy reacted correctly the entire game. :D

[AJ-sbeg]

Normal life: use knights to fork rooks and queens.
Thug life: Use knights to fork knights.

[daisukebleach]

I think many people, after watching Barnes, root for him. His style is so fun to watch.

[michaelrubino]

I like this Barnes guy he doesn't give af

[valeska-ut]

Love the way Barnes plays. I hope we get to see more games from him!

[Mati-zcym]

3:01 Forking the knight. The guy was really mad

[kavinelango]

When Morphy plays like a madman, Morphy wins. When Morphy's opponent plays like a madman, Morphy still wins!

[avonacolyte]

I think for many of us, this was where the legend of Thomas Wilson "the Madman" Barnes truly began. It was a tale which brought joy and pity, and enriched the lives of all who witnessed it on this channel.

[itwasinthispositionerinoag]

0:00 Hello everyone
0:03 8:51 The Good Stuff
1:42 3:16 Double attack
2:05 3:07 3:28 7:32 7:52 Captures captures
2:12 Never been reached again
2:48 Mr. Barnes the madman
2:54 Position from the thumbnail
4:48 5:20 Nice fork
6:59 Give you a couple of seconds
7:10 Enjoy the show
7:34 7:42 Not much to be done
7:44 It was in this position
7:55 Completely lost
8:18 Excellent song

[vancebocas]

I have never heard of this Barnes guy, buy I really like his style of play!

[SenorQuichotte]

I like this madman. Mad 'Max" Barnes is one of the few people who have beaten Morphy more than 2 times. Mad 'Max" winning eight games and losing nineteen. Beating Morphy 8 times with insanely non-standard openings.

[MakingCables]

As someone who got into chess a couple months ago, your videos are super helpful and entertaining. I've learned a lot by watching and the historical aspect you provide is very interesting. Love the channel!

[quazzydiscman]

Hi Agadmator! My whole extended family here in Florida now enjoys your videos!! And almost none of them play chess!!!

[benjamindavidson]

This is the game where Barnes the mad genius became a legend in my mind. He may have lost... but he lost in great style.

[aaronanderson]

My man barnes with the crazy sacrifices

[emmettniles]

I think Barnes might be one of my favorite players ever featured on this channel.

[mohammadaminsarabi]

This is real chess, no books no opening theory no internet games, you have to think about every single move

[MegaJohny]

Nice Morphy Song! Worth checking out! The dude has a really nice voice.

[TheChessDude]

If you skipped the ad to 'Improve your chess' to just hear agadmator say 'Hello everyone', you're a legend XD

[liamalmekinder]

Ah the sweet sweet sound of “hello everyone”