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The Opera Game!

Last Updated: April 1, 2025

The Opera Game is a renowned chess masterpiece played in 1858 at the Paris Opera House. In this fantastic exhibition, American chess prodigy Paul Morphy faced two opponents who consulted on moves together: Duke Karl II of Brunswick and Count Isouard de Vauvenargues. Despite the distraction of a live opera performance, Morphy delivered a masterclass...