Paul Morphy's Grave, or Not

Above, a postcard said to show the grave of Paul Morphy (1837–1884), topped by a likeness of a chess knight in New Orleans’ St. Louis Cemetery No. 1.  Known as “The Pride and Sorrow of Chess,” Morphy was a brilliant young man who dazzled the chess world but turned his back on the game before…

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RIP - Paul Morphy. I unexpectedly visited his grave in New Orleans this weekend and it was easily my favorite part of the tour. : r/chess

Paul Morphy

Chess Daily News by Susan Polgar - Visiting Paul Morphy's final resting place

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, New Orleans Louisiana

Paul Morphy - Wikipedia

Paul Morphy - Wikipedia

Paul Morphy is considered one of the most accurate and exciting chess players in history. However, he retired early, making him known as the “pride and sorrow of chess”. What made Morphy

Graves of Chess Masters by Edward Winter

Paul Charles Morphy (1837-1884) - Find a Grave Memorial