William Lewis

William Lewis
William Lewis

William Lewis (1787–1870) was an English chess player and author, nowadays best known for the Lewis Countergambit. He may have been the first player ever described as a Grandmaster of the game.

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Male
Date of Birth
October 9th, 1787
Age
238
Birth Place
United Kingdom, England
Date of Death
August 22nd, 1870
Died Aged
82
Star Sign
Libra
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