3. Paul Morphy (1837-1884)

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 Regarded by many as the most creative attacker of all time, Paul Morphy was a genius on the board. Watching his games in 2020 will give you goosebumps as if you are actually travelling in time. Morphy had beaten all the major chess players of europe and America before he was even 21 years old!! Many of the attacking players over time have called Morphy as an inspiration for their style of play, including our no.1 Mikhail Tal. Unfortunately, Morphy died before the first official chess championship was conducted. But it wouldn't have actually mattered as thi eccentric genius retired from professional chess just at the age of 22 years to persue a career as a lawyer. 

"The ability to play chess is the sign of a gentleman. The ability to play chess well is the sign of a wasted life." Paul Morphy

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