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Against which German player did Morphy compete?

  • Wilhelm Steinitz

  • Emmanuel Lasker

  • Alfred Binet

  • Adolf Anderssen

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The chess world witnessed a historic encounter as American chess prodigy Paul Morphy faced off against German chess master Adolf Anderssen, widely regarded as one of the strongest players of his time. This highly anticipated matchup took place in Paris during Morphy's renowned European tour in 1858. The series of games between Morphy and Anderssen captivated the chess community, leaving an indelible mark on chess history.
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