Harry Nelson Pillsbury
Chess player and American champion
Born
Died
1906
120 years ago — 34 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Significant contributions made to chess, particularly during the late 19th century. Achieved prominence in various national and international tournaments, displaying exceptional strategic skills and creativity in play. Secured the U.S. Chess Championship in 1895. Competed against renowned players of the time, including Emanuel Lasker and José Raúl Capablanca, and left a legacy in chess theory and tactics.
Won the U.S. Chess Championship in 1895
Played against world champions such as Lasker and Capablanca
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