Stuart Milner-Barry
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About
British Chess Champion who also worked as a military code breaker during World War II.
Before Fame
He made his debut in international-class chess at the strong London 1932 tournament.
Trivia
He competed for Britain in multiple Chess Olympiads including the one in 1939, which coincided with Britain's declaration of war on Germany and led to him abandoning the tournament because of it.
Family Life
He was born and raised in London, England.
Associated With
The first international tournament he competed in was won by Alexander Alekhine.
