Amazing Fact about Chess..!
Frank Marshall (1877-1944) was the first American to
defeat a Soviet player in an international tournament in New York, 1924. He
reigned as U.S. Champion for 30 years, but only defended his title once when he
defeated Ed Lasker (5-4) in 1923. He was the first master to play more than 100
games simultaneously.
In Photo : Frank Marshall and Dr. Emanuel Lasker
playing chess
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