New Orleans' Paul Morphy is named World Chess Champion and praised as one of the greatest players ever. In this Louisiana History Minute, we explore his life, rise to fame, and descent into madness.
1837 | The Chess Master Who Went Mad
1837 | The Chess Master Who Went Mad
1837 | The Chess Master Who Went Mad
New Orleans' Paul Morphy is named World Chess Champion and praised as one of the greatest players ever. In this Louisiana History Minute, we explore his life, rise to fame, and descent into madness.