About
Scottish chess master who dominated the game in America once he immigrated to the New World.
Before Fame
He served in both the British and U.S. Armies but was later charged with desertion by the U.S. Army.
Trivia
He won the fifth German Championship at Frankfurt-on-the-Main 1887.
Family Life
He was born and raised in Scotland.
Associated With
He was the American equivalent of Alexander Alekhine.
