I'm writing a series of occasional posts about less well-known chess players, which British Chess News have kindly agreed to publish.
My first post is about Samuel Walter Earnshaw, who had the unique distinction of knowing both Steinitz and my great grandmother.
https://britishchessnews.com/2021/05/10 ... arnshaw-i/
Samuel Walter Earnshaw
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Re: Samuel Walter Earnshaw
That's a great bit of detecting and family history there, Richard. Really enjoyed reading it, and it would be good to konw if more is out there about the fate of Boden's chess board.
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Re: Samuel Walter Earnshaw
Richard, it was brave of you to reveal some aspects of your family history.
My great aunt was known to be interested in our family history, but she suddenly stopped her researches. Her lips remained sealed until she took her discoveries to the grave.
My great aunt was known to be interested in our family history, but she suddenly stopped her researches. Her lips remained sealed until she took her discoveries to the grave.
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Re: Samuel Walter Earnshaw
David might be confused, Richard's family have nothing to be embarrassed about. It was Earnshaw who played the London system.David Sedgwick wrote: ↑Tue May 11, 2021 2:18 pmRichard, it was brave of you to reveal some aspects of your family history.