Greetings! My name is Chris Torres and I am a chess master who is passionate about California chess history. Today, I look forward to introducing you to another California Chess Historical Figure on my Daily Chess Musings YouTube Channel. Dr. Walter Romaine Lovegrove (1869–1956) holds a significant place in California’s chess history as a pioneeringContinueContinue reading “California Chess: Historical Figure, Dr. Walter Romaine Lovegrove”
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California Chess: Historical Figure, Joseph Redding
Last time, we discussed the important role Selim Franklin played during the California Gold Rush era in establishing a culture of chess in Northern California and later becoming the best chess player in the region. Today, we will look at who he figuratively passed the torch to. Joseph Redding was born on September 13, 1859ContinueContinue reading “California Chess: Historical Figure, Joseph Redding”
California Chess: Historical Figure, Selim Franklin
https://youtube.com/live/iKU0AAVs0Fk?feature=share A key figure in California chess history arrived with the Gold Rush. Selim Franklin, the son of Liverpool Banker Lewis Franklin, emigrated from England on the St. George in October 1849 to San Francisco where he opened a store where miners could exchange their gold and played a role in organizing the San FranciscoContinueContinue reading “California Chess: Historical Figure, Selim Franklin”