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Paul Morphy: The First of the Conquering American Chess Heroes (June 22, 1837 – July 10, 1884)

Paul Morphy needs no introduction. On the occasion of his 138th death anniversary, Eugene Manlapao revisits the exploits of the chess genius and the peculiar circumstances of his success that seemingly recurred in the rise of succeeding American champions. ....

New York , United States , France General , City Of , United Kingdom , New Orleans , Sankt Peterburg , Samuel Reshevsky , Paul Keres , Wilhelm Steinitz , Bent Larsen , Mark Taimanov , Carl Schlechter , Harry Nelson Pillsbury , Johannes Lowenthal , Samuel Boden , Bobby Fischer , Robert Fischer , John Owen , Mikhail Chigorin , Thomas Barnes , George Henry Mackenzie , Geza Maroczy , Isidor Gunsberg , Henry Bird , Tigran Petrosian ,

George Henry Mackenzie: The Forgotten American Chess Ace (March 24, 1837-April 14, 1891)

George Henry McKenzie led an interesting life and was one the strongest players of the 19th century but today he is almost forgotten. Born in Scotland and a soldier by profession, McKenzie lived in Germany, France, South Africa and India until he finally settled in the US. On the occasion of McKenzie's 185th birthday Eugene Manlapao takes a look at the life and at the chess career of this American Master. ....

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