Morphy vs Loewenthal (19 juill. 1858 – 21 août 1858)

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The match was held at London during July and August of 1858. Morphy collected nine wins in this match by the time that Löwenthal had held him to two draws and collected three wins of his own.

Morphy accepted a challenge from John Löwenthal whom he had beaten in New Orleans when he was but 13 years old. The stakes were originally set at £50, but Löwenthal was confident, from Morphy's results with Barnes, that he had the advantage and asked to double them to £100. Morphy agreed and provided his own stake money.