“Every move Morphy plays is either developing, or sacrificing, or just game winning” Meanwile, after every game of mine, what I discover is that every move I play is either an inaccuracy, or a blunder, or just a book move. Lolz
Morphy is a another van Gogh in my opinion. His fianceè left him because she didn't want to marry "some chess player." His opponents with massive clout convinced the public he was in the wrong. They dodged him saying they were sick, fatigued, and busy despite the fact he travelled halfway across the world to challenge them. He retired at age 22....22!!! Magnus was champion at 23 and Morphy retired the world's undisputed at 22. His law firm was basically a failure and he never saw any level of success beyond his chess abilities. He died seeing himself as a relative failure... ...but after his death when chess grew the world finally saw his artistic genius. Only posthumously did he become the legend, feared, Old God of Chess that he is known as today. He never reaped any benefit from the game that has immortalized his name, but we will never forget...and we will always respect the massive genius that was Paul Morphy。 His most gangster move was when Harrwitz told him to wait and put a hiatus on their match. To pass the time, Morphy held a blindfold simultaneous (not blindfold but in another room) against 8 players and crushed them. Harrwitz used evry excuse in the book, but eventually had to step up to the plate and get his ass railed. Agad's best series imo was Morphy v. Harrwitz. I would check my phone constantly for that notification
It was so inconsiderate of the Duke and Count to invite Morphy to the opera only to force him to sit in their luxury box with his back to the stage, but Morphy didn't care-he just took in the show looking over his shoulder and whenever they'd make a move he'd turn back, glance at the board and blitz his reply, trying to end the game as quickly as possible so he could really enjoy the opera. He succeeded admirably.
Me too. And Agadmator was talking about shortening sagas to 10 games in the future. What a mistake that would be. We can easily look up "XYZ's 10 best games". We come for the SAGA.
I think I saw this game for the first time in your original video when I was a beginner. Today, as an expert level player this is still one of the most beautiful and aesthetic games I've seen through my chess career. And yes, its called the Opera Mate. Thank you for revisiting this beautiful game again! Cheers!
Morphy's home in New Orleans is still there and is now a well renowned restaurant. His chess lounge is kept in museum quality and can be visited on the second floor if you find yourself there. His tomb is also in one of the more famous cemeteries in New Orleans and can be visisted.
This was a nice delight to find this Sunday morning. I could have read about Morphy and Staunton online but I preferred that you wrap it up for us. Thanks Agadmator for getting me into historical players and know that I’ve watched every single Morphy video you put out. Well done Sir.
That was a cool Easter egg but a bit too fourth wall breaking since Morphy, unlike Fischer, existed in the show's universe, so chess players would have already been familiar with that game.
@@honourabledoctoredwinmoria3126 Right, as soon as that game was published essentially no one tried ...Bg4 in the Philidor again. It's plausible if Morphy didn't exist in the Queen's Gambit universe that weaker club players would repeat the Count and the Duke's moves since chess players wouldn't have learned from that game, but he does exist.
Well, I believe even alekhine avoided JRC, but it's not so written about when talking about chess history',or maybe slipped from public memory. But the Staunton story is still fresh in public memory.
I remember vividly my shock at seeing the Knight take Qb8 and the follow up Rook mate... it was so beautiful I showed it to everybody... including those who wouldn't know a pawn from a prawn! I'm with you that it truly is a remarkable game.
Ending a letter with "Your humble servant" was actually quite common in America. Humility and being of service to others were, at that time, core elements of christianity. Especially in the south where Morphy was from.
" Especially in the south where Murphy was from. " ; Murphy as well as Morphy ? OMG there's no end to the talents in the south, be it the south of Ireland or the southern states of 'Murka.
@@mochiisntbad6762 If you see the person I replied to has deleted his comment maybe you can use your two brain cells to realize it might have been there
Hey I love that you're continuing the Morphy saga! I'm gonna wait to watch any more until I can watch the whole series in order. When you get to the end I'll pick it back up and watch the ads to hopefully get you some cash.
While "The Barber of Seville" went on behind him, Paul "The Artist" Morphy calmly sharpened his own razor and gave the Duke and the Count matching haircuts.
Thanks for continuing the saga Agadmator. Really great remake of the original video in a broader context. The honourable and humble genius feared by the talented cowards really was a shame to not see those matches, but I cant wait to see the game vs Anderson!
As a fan of chess, history and Morphy in particular, thank you for filling in that historical gap in my knowledge. I was wondering what happened to Staunton and why they never played. This just increases my already high respect for the young man from America, and lowers my respect for the coward Staunton who was afraid of losing a simple game of chess. I might never have found all those details on my own if not for you Mr. Agadmator. You have my highest respect.
Agadmator : It's gretest game ever played, it deserves the place in every refrigerator..... Me : Wait..... There is no need of that, it's already cool!
At last, we're back with the good stuff. Regarding the "situation" with Staunton, I think chess historians and commentators have created such a drama regarding a pretty minor issue, in terms of Morphy's chess achievements. Staunton was semi-retired from chess at the time, and well past his prime. Probably he was ducking Morphy, but what's the big deal: I think it's clear he would have been crushed by Morphy, just as everyone else was crushed. I think the matches against Harrwitz and Anderssen were far more important in terms of Morphy's achievements, and I don't think he missed a lot by not playing Staunton. Regarding the game itself, a wonderful classic. I've read many commentators saying this game is "overrated", but I disagree. Although Black's game is very poor, it's a very good example for beginners regarding the importance of development, activity and how to crush a passive position with multiple manouvers of "removing the defender". A very nice game.
To my mind, assuming the history is as reported, it was S's attitude. If he'd just said: "I was wrong, I won't play you, sorry to lead you on." or that sort of thing, it would be a lot better a situation. But to snip correspondence, make excuse constantly (and keep changing them) hold other more "frivolous" events when claiming to be busy and tired, etc. all strike me as "unsportsmanlike" or similar.
@@logiciananimal I agree that Staunton's attitude was probably "unsportsmanlike" as you said. My issue is that the whole story is blown out of proportion. One almost thinks that Morphy went to Europe just to play him, which, as far as I know, is not the case at all: he was just showing off his chess talent against the best players of Europe. Staunton was just another one, and, as I mentioned, already semi-retired and well past his prime. His last famous tournament, as far as I recall now, was London 1851, in which he peformed poorly (Anderssen won). Staunton was at his prime in the 1840s, and I seriously doubt that even Morphy considered him "the player I must beat to prove I'm the best". So yeah, Staunton ducked Morphy, and acted in somewhat dubious fashion, but my point is: "What's the big deal". Morphy defeated the best ACTIVE players in his visit to Europe, such as Harrwitz and Anderssen. The whole issue with Staunton, for me at least, is just a footnote in Morphy's amazing chess tour in Europe, and that's why I'm always amazed of all the pages and pages, and studies and accusations that this issue brings.
@@elasiduo108 while I agree with you that the whole issue is blown out of proportion because Staunton was already way past his prime and never that good to begin with anyway, but your statement that Staunton was just another one on Morphys tick list in Europe amongst many others is factually wrong. To the contrary, Staunton was the cardinal reason for Morphy to go to Europe because he still had the reputation of being the best player in the world, and Morphy specifically wanted to cross blades with the supposedly best European player after his victory at the US Championship in New York. From the outset, the Staunton match was the motivation for the trip and he only started to play all the other masters (luckily for us!) because Staunton kept ducking him so he could bridge the time. But you are right in saying that it wasn't a great loss to the chess world as it would have been a humiliating slaughter festival anyway. The strongest player at the time was effectively Adolf Anderssen so it's much better for posterity and for the chess community's insights that those two played instead.
@@dr.bluesfield3629 I understand. Perhaps I don't know all the details, and it's clear that Staunton had some reputation. But then again, I'm not entirely sure that by 1858 he was still being considered the "best player in the world". A highly respected figure, for sure, but then again, I think a case can be made that after 1851, Anderssen was considered the better player. Perhaps I'm commiting the error of making the argument with the benefit of hindsight, because we all know that Staunton after the 1840s was past his prime, and Morphy indeed beat the best active players of Europe in his trip. It just amazes me that I'm always reading documents and stories of this match, which, in my opinion, it's clear it would have been just another massacre in favor of Morphy. In chess history I think there are far more interesting potential matches which failed to materialize: Capa vs Alekhine 2, Fischer vs Karpov, Lasker vs Rubinstein or Pillsbury, and a long etc. It always amazes me the longevity of the controversy of this match which, as we agreed, probably it wouldn't have been a very interesting one.
@@elasiduo108 for me the sadest of these missed opportunities was the Fischer Karpov match. As for Staunton, it is indeed strange that he still held this reputation when he had already been beaten by Anderssen in the 1851 London tournament, but he was still widely considered to be the legitimate champ.
The original post of this game is what made me subscribe to Agadmator in the first place. I knew only the movements of the pieces at the time, but the beauty of this game along with the helpful commentary was enough to earn this channel and the game of chess a permanent spot in my daily life. I know this game by heart so I can show it to anyone who will sit down at a board with me, in hopes that they might catch the bug like I did.
I wrote one month earlier in one of your videos where Magnus faced Alireza."We all know that you are delaying the Morphy saga becouse the Opera Game is next and you want all of us to wait ". So... i guess i was right.
I am a beginner chess player, I have been enjoying the entire Morphy saga sofar, I have seen this game first time in my life, I'm proud of finding the Queen to b8 move. Excellent content!
Morphy was born in the wrong era but, at the same time, in the right era. Today he might've been another magnus but his talent is what fascinates us. Watching this saga makes it seem as if he had a long career. He retired at 22, many of us are older than him and so it's absurd.
Wow! Can’t believe it’s been so long since the other video. I remember seeing it for the first time. Morphy forever has my heart. Thank you agad!! Here’s to 4 more full of wonderful chess
#suggestion can you please redo the "what sorcery is this" video (Ralf Runau vs Schmidt). in my opinion this is the magnum opus of all chess history. it may not be the most influential championship game, but for me, it's absolute poetry in motion. you've really improved your presentation and research technique over the years and i think this game deserves a comprehensive re-examination. P.S thank you for all the videos agad, my dad and i watch them all the time. you skilfully articulate the beauty of chess, and constantly remind me why i love the game.
First time watching. What is frightening is every one of those moves is thoroughly reasonable and there is no reason why I would not do it. It's not like you have to even plan very far ahead
Was reading that Morphy while in Europe met the Queen of England and France. Sounds like he did more in the 3 years of playing chess than many people in their lives.
Thank you for the interesting bit of history of Morphy and the brilliant game also, which I didn't know. Glad I could find this genius move of Queen sacrifice. Thanks !
At last! Thanks, Agad. It's always struck me as strange that Morphy's best known game was one he played against a couple amateurs, but it is a very impressive effort. What a genius.
Oh my god!! It's been a long time for the good stuff coming!!! I was suffering severe withdrawal symptoms. Thk god,just in the nick of!! My fav. MORPHY game is back now.
"Morphy is an artist and not a butcher" is the archaic version of "I am not a rapper" with the common theme being that both these legends are always about to end everyone's career
Morphy/Barnes vs Staunton/Owen. They won both but only one of them is saved. I've watched that game,but to tell you the truth, I thought it was a horrible game,if not downright funny.
I remember in your original video on this game you say to take the rook is the work of a butcher but Morphy was an artist. I remember this was when I was truly struck by your talent as a commentator.
Agad: "Delivering the opera 'house checkmate', its not really called that, I just call it that" Me: Well, it is "opera house checkmate" from today, Period.
Fantastic Checkmate so very Effective fantastic opening by white with the knight sacrifice than all his ensuing moves Morphy one of the Best players ever I’ve seen countless SuperGreat games by him this one just so efficient
Hello Antonio for my #suggestion I propose to analize the game between Daniele Vocaturo and Tiger Hillarp Persson (Reykjavik, 2009), a very nice game where Vocaturo destroys the french defense also giving away a full rook. Hope you enjoy the game and thanks for your wonderful work for the chess community!
I love "the good stuff." I also love how I get excited for it to continue, like a modern mystery, even though it actually happened some hundred years ago!
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If Staunton knew that 160 years later he would be called out by Agadmator on RUclips, he probably would have agreed to the match.
Underrated comment!
I know I was just waiting for him to say basically he was just being a little bitch and was scared of morphy
loool
Pure gold. Well said good sir!
Staunton doesn't deserve all this attention.
What an embarrassing legacy.
My friends at the refrigerator will surely enjoy this.
What do you mean by that ⁉️🤨
I think he killed his friend
@@hasanicahyadi9100 you seem to be new, here.
You guys dont get the joke? 😂
@@hasanicahyadi9100 It's a combination of "show this game to your friends at the bar and library" and "this game should be on every refrigerator".
“Threatening some nasty discoveries” sounds like my browser history 😂
You have to turn off google predictive spelling. PAWN is not spelled P O R N !
Nastiness is on which human race built upon. Proud of you 😀😀😀
@@IndiaTides Not sure though, if watching pawns contributes to that buildup...
LMAO this made me laugh
It's just r/AnarchyChess isn't it?
“This guy was awarded the morphy head for the whole game, he should be really good”
-Sun Tzu
Fake, there's no Art of War.🤣
-sun tzu, art of butching
When you copying someone’s comment at least mention it.
It's not even funny
Lol thats so funny
“Every move Morphy plays is either developing, or sacrificing, or just game winning”
Meanwile, after every game of mine, what I discover is that every move I play is either an inaccuracy, or a blunder, or just a book move. Lolz
Speak for yourself! Only book move I play is the first one!
@@hisdudeness690 White plays e4, black replies with e5, and white is officially out of preparation.
"Every move Morphy plays is either developing, or sacrificing, or just game winning”
I was thinking - it seems most people I play are Morphy,,,
😂😂😂😂 Damn true
@@johnbjorkman4144 gud reply👍
Morphy is a another van Gogh in my opinion. His fianceè left him because she didn't want to marry "some chess player." His opponents with massive clout convinced the public he was in the wrong. They dodged him saying they were sick, fatigued, and busy despite the fact he travelled halfway across the world to challenge them. He retired at age 22....22!!! Magnus was champion at 23 and Morphy retired the world's undisputed at 22. His law firm was basically a failure and he never saw any level of success beyond his chess abilities. He died seeing himself as a relative failure...
...but after his death when chess grew the world finally saw his artistic genius. Only posthumously did he become the legend, feared, Old God of Chess that he is known as today. He never reaped any benefit from the game that has immortalized his name, but we will never forget...and we will always respect the massive genius that was Paul Morphy。
His most gangster move was when Harrwitz told him to wait and put a hiatus on their match. To pass the time, Morphy held a blindfold simultaneous (not blindfold but in another room) against 8 players and crushed them. Harrwitz used evry excuse in the book, but eventually had to step up to the plate and get his ass railed. Agad's best series imo was Morphy v. Harrwitz. I would check my phone constantly for that notification
Pretty sure Morphy was born befor van Gogh tho
@@juliustheshark5762 im pretty sure you googled to comfirm before commenting hahaha fixed
Woah that's sad
Use #suggestion
@@juliustheshark5762 Yeah, that Vincent guy was the Morphy of painting!
“It’s not really called the Opera House checkmate, but if you get this, just know that it’s called the Opera House checkmate”
-Sun Tzu
-Yogi Berra
He was high as FUCK when he recorded this.
-Yeezus Christ
Its actually called the Opera Mate. Agadmator wasn't wrong.
The Morphy saga has taken longer than Morphy's actual chess career.
Savor the dish. ;-)
@@JesseSteinfort I'm going to blame it on Staunton. Agad is probably still waiting for him to accept Morphy's challenge before uploading.
@@naturalmystic67 LOL 😂😂😂
@@naturalmystic67😅funny
It was so inconsiderate of the Duke and Count to invite Morphy to the opera only to force him to sit in their luxury box with his back to the stage, but Morphy didn't care-he just took in the show looking over his shoulder and whenever they'd make a move he'd turn back, glance at the board and blitz his reply, trying to end the game as quickly as possible so he could really enjoy the opera. He succeeded admirably.
I cannot get enough of the morphy saga, I'm dreading the day that it comes to an end.
I felt the same when I was reading the last few Terry Pratchett books.
Me too. And Agadmator was talking about shortening sagas to 10 games in the future. What a mistake that would be. We can easily look up "XYZ's 10 best games". We come for the SAGA.
*"Morphy is an artist, not a butcher"*
- Agadmator
Please correct this quote... Agadamator is also quoting here.
Every Butcher is an artist of some sort!
"This position ... in Morphy's hands, more than winning ... but for most other players, also winning"
Gotta love this guy and his sense of humour.
"It's Morphy saga. Ask for Morphy's quotes, not mine".
-Sun Tzu
I think I saw this game for the first time in your original video when I was a beginner. Today, as an expert level player this is still one of the most beautiful and aesthetic games I've seen through my chess career. And yes, its called the Opera Mate. Thank you for revisiting this beautiful game again! Cheers!
I can't put into words how happy I am that this saga is back.
Thanks, Agad!
"Paul Morphy can read the Art of War while being blindfolded"
-Sun Tzu
M paul murphy
According to you tho:D
Who is sun tuz can you plz tell ,☹️
@@spacerocks9740 a guy
@@spacerocks9740 a guy lower rated than Mr Morphy
"When your enemy is in a superior position, avoid him like the plague."
- Howard Tzaunton
We need more of the important history stuff in every episode! It adds so much flavor and is really enjoyable!
Morphy's home in New Orleans is still there and is now a well renowned restaurant. His chess lounge is kept in museum quality and can be visited on the second floor if you find yourself there. His tomb is also in one of the more famous cemeteries in New Orleans and can be visisted.
This was a nice delight to find this Sunday morning. I could have read about Morphy and Staunton online but I preferred that you wrap it up for us. Thanks Agadmator for getting me into historical players and know that I’ve watched every single Morphy video you put out. Well done Sir.
Best history professor I ever had, Agad!
Amazing thumbnail! I’m genuinely amazed every time I see your art!
@@BillboMC +1
Eagle eyed observers would spot this game in the mini-series "The Queen's Gambit" during the speed session in NY.
That was a cool Easter egg but a bit too fourth wall breaking since Morphy, unlike Fischer, existed in the show's universe, so chess players would have already been familiar with that game.
@@dsrguru Also, no chess player would ever make the count or duke's moves.
@@honourabledoctoredwinmoria3126 Right, as soon as that game was published essentially no one tried ...Bg4 in the Philidor again. It's plausible if Morphy didn't exist in the Queen's Gambit universe that weaker club players would repeat the Count and the Duke's moves since chess players wouldn't have learned from that game, but he does exist.
"This Staunton guy...you know...he's a real jerk" - Norm Macdonald.
Wouldve never thought chess fans and norm fans would merge aha
@@bishfish4588 You're not related to that jerk Albert Fish?
6 million wins, 600 wins, what's the difference?
You know, the more I hear about this Staunton guy, the less I care for him
@@jackw7292 Staunton lost to Gregaro Illinilivinovch - Paul Newman said he never got over it.
Staunton avoiding Morphy so much it's quite embarrassing.
Well, I believe even alekhine avoided JRC, but it's not so written about when talking about chess history',or maybe slipped from public memory. But the Staunton story is still fresh in public memory.
Staunton run so much from Morphy that he won a maraton.
At a certain point, Morphy knew this and was just being an ass about it.
'Welcome to the good stuff', only Morphy deserves such respect !!!
This was one of the 1st GM games I ever replayed. I was truly astounded.
That's the Power of Morphy 🥳
Titles didn’t exist during these times. Morphy was never a GM
@@janrood2286I mean he was a ultra Uber level gm
Being rated 400 elo points above your 2nd competition would put you at 3000+ elo in todays game
It seems just about every game Morphy plays he creates a masterpiece.
Heck yea, I've been wanting a Morphy video for a while now
Thank you lord agadmator 🙏
Although I've watched this game before but
This new version did bring a smile on my face
Thank you Antonio for existing!!
just having Agad telling the stories are just a gift to all of us.
The man shall forever be known as: Coward Staunton
lmao true
I concur
So say we all
I remember vividly my shock at seeing the Knight take Qb8 and the follow up Rook mate... it was so beautiful I showed it to everybody... including those who wouldn't know a pawn from a prawn! I'm with you that it truly is a remarkable game.
Paul Morphy has easily been in my top 3 favorite chess players, if he isn't already top 1. Such a legend...
Paul Morphy just knew the best move. .Like Capablanca. They never studied. They both just knew the best move. Amazing.
@Agadmator I love how your style completely has emerged. You're able to pack a lot of humour in the way you present your bold statements.
Ending a letter with "Your humble servant" was actually quite common in America. Humility and being of service to others were, at that time, core elements of christianity. Especially in the south where Morphy was from.
@@radu.i9368 I don't think the way people end their letters has got anything to do with Onlyfans
" Especially in the south where Murphy was from. " ;
Murphy as well as Morphy ?
OMG there's no end to the talents in the south,
be it the south of Ireland or the southern states of 'Murka.
@@jaaki94 nobody talked about onlyfans
@@mochiisntbad6762 If you see the person I replied to has deleted his comment maybe you can use your two brain cells to realize it might have been there
@@jaaki94 well not anymore
i remember your prior video on this game, hard to believe it was 4 or 5 years ago. thanks for all the great videos antonio
PAUL MORPHY IS BACK !!!! omg this is perfect timing thank you AGAD !!
Hey I love that you're continuing the Morphy saga! I'm gonna wait to watch any more until I can watch the whole series in order. When you get to the end I'll pick it back up and watch the ads to hopefully get you some cash.
While "The Barber of Seville" went on behind him, Paul "The Artist" Morphy calmly sharpened his own razor and gave the Duke and the Count matching haircuts.
Thanks for continuing the saga Agadmator. Really great remake of the original video in a broader context. The honourable and humble genius feared by the talented cowards really was a shame to not see those matches, but I cant wait to see the game vs Anderson!
You knew it was going to be an amazing match as soon as you saw that Morphy’s opponents were titled players.
As a fan of chess, history and Morphy in particular, thank you for filling in that historical gap in my knowledge. I was wondering what happened to Staunton and why they never played.
This just increases my already high respect for the young man from America, and lowers my respect for the coward Staunton who was afraid of losing a simple game of chess. I might never have found all those details on my own if not for you Mr. Agadmator. You have my highest respect.
Agadmator : It's gretest game ever played, it deserves the place in every refrigerator.....
Me : Wait..... There is no need of that, it's already cool!
At last, we're back with the good stuff.
Regarding the "situation" with Staunton, I think chess historians and commentators have created such a drama regarding a pretty minor issue, in terms of Morphy's chess achievements. Staunton was semi-retired from chess at the time, and well past his prime. Probably he was ducking Morphy, but what's the big deal: I think it's clear he would have been crushed by Morphy, just as everyone else was crushed. I think the matches against Harrwitz and Anderssen were far more important in terms of Morphy's achievements, and I don't think he missed a lot by not playing Staunton.
Regarding the game itself, a wonderful classic. I've read many commentators saying this game is "overrated", but I disagree. Although Black's game is very poor, it's a very good example for beginners regarding the importance of development, activity and how to crush a passive position with multiple manouvers of "removing the defender". A very nice game.
To my mind, assuming the history is as reported, it was S's attitude. If he'd just said: "I was wrong, I won't play you, sorry to lead you on." or that sort of thing, it would be a lot better a situation. But to snip correspondence, make excuse constantly (and keep changing them) hold other more "frivolous" events when claiming to be busy and tired, etc. all strike me as "unsportsmanlike" or similar.
@@logiciananimal I agree that Staunton's attitude was probably "unsportsmanlike" as you said. My issue is that the whole story is blown out of proportion. One almost thinks that Morphy went to Europe just to play him, which, as far as I know, is not the case at all: he was just showing off his chess talent against the best players of Europe. Staunton was just another one, and, as I mentioned, already semi-retired and well past his prime. His last famous tournament, as far as I recall now, was London 1851, in which he peformed poorly (Anderssen won). Staunton was at his prime in the 1840s, and I seriously doubt that even Morphy considered him "the player I must beat to prove I'm the best".
So yeah, Staunton ducked Morphy, and acted in somewhat dubious fashion, but my point is: "What's the big deal". Morphy defeated the best ACTIVE players in his visit to Europe, such as Harrwitz and Anderssen. The whole issue with Staunton, for me at least, is just a footnote in Morphy's amazing chess tour in Europe, and that's why I'm always amazed of all the pages and pages, and studies and accusations that this issue brings.
@@elasiduo108 while I agree with you that the whole issue is blown out of proportion because Staunton was already way past his prime and never that good to begin with anyway, but your statement that Staunton was just another one on Morphys tick list in Europe amongst many others is factually wrong.
To the contrary, Staunton was the cardinal reason for Morphy to go to Europe because he still had the reputation of being the best player in the world, and Morphy specifically wanted to cross blades with the supposedly best European player after his victory at the US Championship in New York.
From the outset, the Staunton match was the motivation for the trip and he only started to play all the other masters (luckily for us!) because Staunton kept ducking him so he could bridge the time.
But you are right in saying that it wasn't a great loss to the chess world as it would have been a humiliating slaughter festival anyway.
The strongest player at the time was effectively Adolf Anderssen so it's much better for posterity and for the chess community's insights that those two played instead.
@@dr.bluesfield3629 I understand. Perhaps I don't know all the details, and it's clear that Staunton had some reputation. But then again, I'm not entirely sure that by 1858 he was still being considered the "best player in the world". A highly respected figure, for sure, but then again, I think a case can be made that after 1851, Anderssen was considered the better player. Perhaps I'm commiting the error of making the argument with the benefit of hindsight, because we all know that Staunton after the 1840s was past his prime, and Morphy indeed beat the best active players of Europe in his trip. It just amazes me that I'm always reading documents and stories of this match, which, in my opinion, it's clear it would have been just another massacre in favor of Morphy.
In chess history I think there are far more interesting potential matches which failed to materialize: Capa vs Alekhine 2, Fischer vs Karpov, Lasker vs Rubinstein or Pillsbury, and a long etc. It always amazes me the longevity of the controversy of this match which, as we agreed, probably it wouldn't have been a very interesting one.
@@elasiduo108 for me the sadest of these missed opportunities was the Fischer Karpov match.
As for Staunton, it is indeed strange that he still held this reputation when he had already been beaten by Anderssen in the 1851 London tournament, but he was still widely considered to be the legitimate champ.
"Staunton was quite the wanker." - Sun Tzu
The original post of this game is what made me subscribe to Agadmator in the first place. I knew only the movements of the pieces at the time, but the beauty of this game along with the helpful commentary was enough to earn this channel and the game of chess a permanent spot in my daily life. I know this game by heart so I can show it to anyone who will sit down at a board with me, in hopes that they might catch the bug like I did.
I wrote one month earlier in one of your videos where Magnus faced Alireza."We all know that you are delaying the Morphy saga becouse the Opera Game is next and you want all of us to wait ". So... i guess i was right.
Your parents must be very proud.
You have an impressive knowledge of the timeline of Morphy's games that will surely impress your friends at the bar and the library
@@cptnoremac Ahahahahah, Nice work Ponto
i remember that comment, bravo!
@@cptnoremac lmaaoooooo
It makes me so happy to know that Morphy will never be forgotten until humanity exists.
Rumor has it that the people trying to arrange matches with Morphy eventually gave up on chess entirely and went into business in Wrestling promotion.
I like morphy. His laws are 100% proven in my chess games.
“Everything that can go wrong, will go wrong”
"Not today, Morphy, I'm too busy carving my own chess pieces."
I am a beginner chess player, I have been enjoying the entire Morphy saga sofar, I have seen this game first time in my life, I'm proud of finding the Queen to b8 move. Excellent content!
“This game was played during an opera”
- Goku
Thank you for posting this game again. Indeed the most beautiful game ever played. Morphi is the J.S. Bach in Chess.
Legend has it that when Morphy used to play any moves...it was morphological in the Chess World!
I have been waiting so long for you to return to the PM saga. Thank you agad.
Morphy was born in the wrong era but, at the same time, in the right era. Today he might've been another magnus but his talent is what fascinates us. Watching this saga makes it seem as if he had a long career. He retired at 22, many of us are older than him and so it's absurd.
Wow! Can’t believe it’s been so long since the other video. I remember seeing it for the first time. Morphy forever has my heart. Thank you agad!! Here’s to 4 more full of wonderful chess
#suggestion can you please redo the "what sorcery is this" video (Ralf Runau vs Schmidt). in my opinion this is the magnum opus of all chess history. it may not be the most influential championship game, but for me, it's absolute poetry in motion. you've really improved your presentation and research technique over the years and i think this game deserves a comprehensive re-examination.
P.S thank you for all the videos agad, my dad and i watch them all the time. you skilfully articulate the beauty of chess, and constantly remind me why i love the game.
Your commentary is such a pleasure every morning. Thank you.
There can never be too many videos made about this great game.
I have never heard of this game, but oh, what a treat! My absolute favorite part is when our host says to "Pause the Video" at 15:30!
An easy spot the move moment Qb8+ of course with the Bishop and rook descending on the same spot Rd8#
First time watching. What is frightening is every one of those moves is thoroughly reasonable and there is no reason why I would not do it. It's not like you have to even plan very far ahead
Was reading that Morphy while in Europe met the Queen of England and France. Sounds like he did more in the 3 years of playing chess than many people in their lives.
I would like to thank you for returning to Morphy Saga ❤️
Thank you for the interesting bit of history of Morphy and the brilliant game also, which I didn't know. Glad I could find this genius move of Queen sacrifice. Thanks !
Can you imagine if Morphy had chess engines and databases at 3 years old?
Yay! Back to the Morphy Saga. I've been waiting for this. :-)
Morphy would have CRUSHED Staunton anyway… not a great loss really, the “real” adversary was Adolf Anderssen
very true, Anderssen was the only player at that time who could keep up with morphy
@@superduper7315 Daniel Harrwitz was a close 2nd
@@pedroroque829 and our good friend mr barnes
@@pyroliosis3144 Probably the best one
@@pedroroque829 true
At last! Thanks, Agad. It's always struck me as strange that Morphy's best known game was one he played against a couple amateurs, but it is a very impressive effort. What a genius.
Ah yes, the good stuff.
Thanks you so much for the bag story. Best part of this exhibition
No one:
How many greatest chess games can there be?
Agadmator: "Yes"
Thank you thank you. I can't get enough of Paul Charles Morphy games.
One Question: What does the "E" mean over the follow me box?
E= exhibition
C= classical
B=blitz
R=rapid
The letter tells the format for the match ....
@@_Fury Thanks James 👍. Have a nice day
@@alekhyadas2187 you’re welcome ;)
Oh my god!! It's been a long time for the good stuff coming!!! I was suffering severe withdrawal symptoms. Thk god,just in the nick of!! My fav. MORPHY game is back now.
never grow tired of watching this masterpiece!
"Morphy is an artist and not a butcher" is the archaic version of "I am not a rapper" with the common theme being that both these legends are always about to end everyone's career
When your name pronunciation lasts longer than the game
sun tzu
Going back and rewatching them all..this is the good stuff.
sometimes, when Im playing chess, I like to think of myself as a GM for thinking 3 moves ahead, even though im rated lowly
Since you showed us all games your start repeat showing them. I like it!
#suggestion Although they never played one-on-one, Morphy and Staunton did play a couple of consultation games
Morphy winning BOTH yes
Morphy/Barnes vs Staunton/Owen. They won both but only one of them is saved. I've watched that game,but to tell you the truth, I thought it was a horrible game,if not downright funny.
Wonderful background commentary!
You don't know that, there are millions of games you have not seen yet.
Agad: I'm the only one who knows, or at least willing to make a video on it.
yes agadmator deserves an award
I remember in your original video on this game you say to take the rook is the work of a butcher but Morphy was an artist.
I remember this was when I was truly struck by your talent as a commentator.
"Every book should start with this game" - Agad
yes, he did say that. Why do people just quote things said in the video we all just watched.
@@charlietidmarsh3258 I do it to highlight my favourite part/s
Your first opera house game is what made me want to start playing chess for real
I always imagine Qb8 is played at the same time as the last high note is sung during the opera. It’s poetic but I’m romantic.
I picked up a chess book and now my door stays open all of the time.
...because my man IS my chess book
Agad: "Delivering the opera 'house checkmate', its not really called that, I just call it that"
Me: Well, it is "opera house checkmate" from today, Period.
I really enjoy the Morphy saga...glad it's back...mucho thanx ☺
and I'm here still thinking what "E" stands for
E
E
E
It's the game format, E for Exhibition, C for Classic, R for Rapid, etc.
Fantastic Checkmate so very Effective fantastic opening by white with the knight sacrifice than all his ensuing moves Morphy one of the Best players ever I’ve seen countless SuperGreat games by him this one just so efficient
Hello Antonio for my #suggestion I propose to analize the game between Daniele Vocaturo and Tiger Hillarp Persson (Reykjavik, 2009), a very nice game where Vocaturo destroys the french defense also giving away a full rook. Hope you enjoy the game and thanks for your wonderful work for the chess community!
thank you for continuing the Morphy saga
Finally the good stuff! I was starving for these
I love "the good stuff." I also love how I get excited for it to continue, like a modern mystery, even though it actually happened some hundred years ago!
I like the remakes with your moderna quality :)
Great commentary. Thanks for another excellent video