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Paris Opera · 1858 · 03:19

The Opera Game

Paul Morphy vs Duke Karl & Count Isouard 1-0

Paul Morphy beats two noblemen in 17 moves from a private box at the Paris opera. The most instructive miniature ever played: develop fast, open lines, and attack before your opponent is ready.

1. 00:00Intro
2. 00:21The opening
3. 00:56The attack begins
4. 01:43The knight sacrifice
5. 02:21Rook sacrifice
6. 02:46The queen sacrifice
7. 02:58The lesson

PGN

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Bg4 4. dxe5 Bxf3 5. Qxf3 dxe5 6. Bc4 Nf6 7. Qb3 Qe7 8. Nc3 c6 9. Bg5 b5 10. Nxb5 cxb5 11. Bxb5+ Nbd7 12. O-O-O Rd8 13. Rxd7 Rxd7 14. Rd1 Qe6 15. Bxd7+ Nxd7 16. Qb8+ Nxb8 17. Rd8# 1-0