Opera Game

What is the Opera Game?

The Opera Game (also know as the Opera House Game) is one of the most famous and iconic game in the history of chess played by Paul Morphy. It is considered to be the best game of Paul Morphy.

The game was played in 1858 in an opera house in Paris. Paul Morphy had the white pieces and played against two men who consulted with each other. Morphy's opponent were Duke Carl and Count Isouard.

Importance of the Opera Game

The Opera Game is important to chess players as it illustrates how strong can an attack be made in chess by sacrifcing materials. The game has been listed as one of the best chess games off all time by the staff of chess.com.

The Opera Game

Now when you know about the Opera Game, let us take a look at the game itself annoted by another american chess legend, GM Bobby Fischer: