Frederick Yates
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About
English chess champion and journalist known for winning the British Championship six times (1911, 1913, 1914, 1921, 1926, and 1927).
Before Fame
He worked as an accountant before deciding on a professional chess career.
Trivia
While most of his matches were within Britain, he did partake in several international matches and he played at the first, third and fourth Olympiads, representing the 'British Empire' team.
Family Life
He was born and raised in Birstall.
Associated With
Some of his most notable international matches were against the legendary Savielly Tartakower.
