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The Opera Game

Paul Morphy vs Duke of Brunswick & Count Isouard (1858)

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Game Info

Paris Opera House

Philidor Defense (C41)

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Analysis

  • Rapid development of pieces
  • Control of central squares
  • Exploiting underdevelopment
  • Creating and using open lines
  • Piece coordination
  • Back rank weakness
  • Final mating attack
  • Clearance sacrifices
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