Since 1996
Past Pieces will bring to light forgotten players, matches, games, problems, photographs and miscellaneous information that will interest all chess history enthusiasts. A new column is posted the fourth Wednesday of each month.
Master and Patron: Frank Marshall and Herman Behr
By John S. Hilbert
Love of chess takes many forms. Some very lucky individuals have the combination of ability, opportunity (some might say necessity) and personality that allows them to become great masters. Others love the goddess Caissa just as deeply, but are unable or unwilling to devote the lifetime of toil required by her for the highest honors. And sometimes lovers of the game are in a position to offer material assistance to those whose...
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