Morphy and The US Championship

Morphy won his first US Championship in 1858 at the age of 20. Today, he is the 2nd youngest US Champion ever next to Bobby Fischer who won it at age 14.

Morphy, who refused to be a professional player, did not accept the prize of $300 cash, blt laster accepted a prize of a silver pitcher and four goblets.

I hope they came with some good whiskey!

 

 

 

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