Paul Morphy, in 1846, beat Gen. Winfield Scott in a game of chess. Scott had been called by the Duke of Wellington the greatest living general.
Morphy was eight years old.
Yes Christopher Anthony, Scott was upset about it.
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Paul Morphy, in 1846, beat Gen. Winfield Scott in a game of chess. Scott had been called by the Duke of Wellington the greatest living general.