Paul Morphy vs NN
In a 1858 simultaneous exhibition in New Orleans, the American legend Paul Morphy demonstrates his mastery against an anonymous opponent. Find the forced checkmate in four moves.
Roll over to see the solution: 1. Rxg7+ Kxg7 2. Qe7+ Kg8 3. Qf8+ Kh7 4. Qf7#
FEN: r1b3kr/3pR1p1/ppq4p/5P2/4Q3/B7/P5PP/5RK1 w - - 1 0
About the players
Paul Charles Morphy (1837-1884)
American chess player, considered the greatest of his time and unofficial World Chess Champion.
Bobby Fischer ranked him among the 10th best chess players of all time, "The Pride and Sorrow of Chess".