IM William Fairhurst

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Born 1903
Wikipedia

William Fairhurst was a remarkable English figure who excelled as both an International Master of chess and a bridge designer. He won the Scottish Championship multiple times and received the IM title in 1951, all while maintaining a distinguished career in engineering that earned him a CBE.

Associated Openings

As Black

C66Ruy Lopez, Berlin Defence: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3...... d617 games

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