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Quote by Andrew Soltis

“Genius is a starry word; but if there ever was a chess player to whom that attribute applied, it was Paul Morphy.”

Quote by Andrew Soltis

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Andrew Soltis, born on May 28, 1947, is a renowned chess author and commentator. His works cover a range of levels from beginner to advanced, and are highly appreciated by chess enthusiasts. more

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