Walter Grimshaw
British chess composer (1832-1890) · Chess Players · Died at 58
Walter Grimshaw was a 19th-century British composer of chess problems. In 1854 he won the first ever chess problem composition tourney in London. He is perhaps best known for giving his name to the Grimshaw, a popular problem theme.
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Category
Chess Players
Type
Chess Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1832 to 1890 · aged 58