Paul Morphy might well be the most brilliant and enigmatic chess champion of all time. After conquering the European chess scene, Morphy was universally recognised as the greatest player of all time. But at the age of 22 he suddenly and permanently retired from serious competition. There are many important biographies and game collections about Morphy. Award-winning chess author Charles Hertan brings us something new - a comprehensive modern biography that delves deep into his fascinating history, unearthing new information about Morphy's origins, intertwined with an in-depth exploration of Morphy's games, often overturning over 160 years of previous analysis. The book contains about 150 annotated games, of which 120 are by Morphy and the other 30 by other players. The Real Paul Morphy brings you everything you need to know about Paul Morphy's life, chess and legacy in a single volume. The second picture shows the contents of the book. Further information is available at newinchess.com