Paul Morphy was a chess player, best known for Morphy's games of chess.
Quick Facts About Paul Morphy
Born
June 22, 1837
Died
July 10, 1884
Profession
Chess Player
Notable works
Morphy's games of chess
About Paul Morphy
Paul Charles Morphy was an American chess player. During his brief career in the late 1850s, Morphy was acknowledged as the world's greatest chess master. Later commentators have concluded that he was far ahead of his time.