Harry Nelson Pillsbury

Harry Nelson Pillsbury (December 5, 1872 - July, 1906), was United States Chess Champion from 1898 until his death in 1906.

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December 5 - 1872 - July - 1906 - United States - Chess - Champion

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Pillsbury was born in Somerville, Massachusetts and grew up in Philadelphia.

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Somerville, Massachusetts - Philadelphia

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By 1890, having only played chess for two years he beat noted chess expert H. N. Stone. In April 1892, Pillsbury played a match against World Champion Wilhelm Steinitz, (giving Pillsbury a pawn advantage), Pillsbury won 2 games to 1. His rise was meteoric, and there was soon no one to challenge him in the New York chess scene.

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H. N. Stone - Wilhelm Steinitz - Pawn

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