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The Battles of Hastings: Remembering the Hastings Tournament of 1895

9/13/2022 – Hastings 1895 was a grand tournament that gathered the day’s greatest players without exception. At the time it was played, it was arguably the greatest tournament in history. On the occasion of its recent 127th anniversary, Eugene Manlapao revisits the tournament that introduced the brilliant and perennial title contender, Harry Nelson Pillsbury.
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Paul Morphy: The First of the Conquering American Chess Heroes (June 22, 1837 – July 10, 1884)

7/13/2022 – Paul Morphy needs no introduction. On the occasion of his 138th death anniversary, Eugene Manlapao revisits the exploits of the chess genius and the peculiar circumstances of his success that seemingly recurred in the rise of succeeding American champions.
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