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What was NOT a factor in Morphy's chess success?

  • Natural talent

  • Memory

  • Dedication

  • Luck

Answer

Contrary to popular belief, luck played no role in Paul Morphy's chess triumphs. His exceptional natural ability, characterized by prodigious memory, phenomenal calculation skills, and an innate grasp of chess principles, set him apart from his contemporaries. Morphy's success stemmed purely from his superior chess prowess, not from any external factors or chance occurrences.
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