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←Back to games listThe Opera Game
Casual consultation gameSalle Ventadour, Paris • 18581-0
The Opera Game
White
Black
Duke Karl of Brunswick and Count Isouard (playing in consultation)
Site
Salle Ventadour, Paris
Masterpiece Historical Lore
Morphy castled on move 12 and mated three moves later while his opponents were still completing development — a game often used to teach the value of rapid development and open lines.
Interactive Game Board
Start Position
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Duke Karl of Brunswick and Count Isouard (playing in consultation)
Черные • Black
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Paul Morphy
Белые • White
Start Position
Speed:
Moves
(33 plies • 17 moves)1–10moves
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11–17moves
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Key Move & Strategic Impact
The queen sacrifice that forces mate — 16.Qb8+, opening the d-file so 17.Rd8# follows two moves later.