William Fairhurst

Chess Player

Birthday August 21, 1903

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Mar 13, 1982 (78)

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About

An English-born chess master who was also well known as a prominent bridge designer and engineer.

Before fame

He taught himself to play chess when he was thirteen years old.

Trivia

He is almost single-handedly responsible for the popularity of chess in Scotland.

Family life

He was born and raised in Cheshire, England.

Associated with

He was a competitor to fellow chess great, Robert Wade.