Theophilus Augustus Thompson is the earliest documented African-American chess expert recognized in the United States. In addition to competing in tournaments, he wrote a book Chess Problems: Either to Play and Mate published in 1873. Continue reading Profile: Theophilus Thompson (1855-1940)
Emory Andrew Tate Jr. was an American International Master of chess. He was born in Chicago, Illinois. Continue reading Profile: Emory Tate (1958-2015)
Frank Street Jr. was a chess player who won the U.S. Amateur Championship in 1965. In the 1960s, Street, National Masters Walter Harris and Ken Clayton, set the stage for the harnessing of Black talent in the Washington DC area. Continue reading Profile: Frank Street Jr (1943-)
Darrian Robinson is the highest rated African American female chess player in the United States Chess Federation system. Her USCF rating is 2086 and she holds the title of “candidate master.” Continue reading Profile: Darrian Robinson (1994-)
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