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Morphy–Morphy: forced mate, missed

New Orleans 1848. Forced mate was on the board and Paul Morphy played Bxb6 instead. You have White from move 27. Paul Morphy is sitting opposite.

Morphy, Paul – Morphy, Alonzo
New Orleans 1848 · 1-0
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  • Opponent: Paul Morphy
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Beat the personality.
  • Reward: Paul Morphy challenge · New Orleans 1848. Forced mate was on the board and Paul Morphy played Bxb6 instead. You have White from move 27. Paul Morphy is sitting opposite.
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