Paul Morphy vs Charles Maurian (1855)

Paul Morphy vs Charles Maurian
Rook Odds 1855 · Chess variants (000) · 0-1

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Jun-11-11		lemonadepawn: White can't avoid 43..Qh5# with 43.g4 because of 43..Rh2# If 43.Rf7+, then 43..Kc8, and White has no more options.

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