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William Fairhurst

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British chess player and bridge designer (1903-1982)

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William Albert Fairhurst was an English bridge designer and international chess master. He was highly accomplished in both disciplines and for many years successfully divided his time between two careers.

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Commander of the Order of the British Empire

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William Albert Fairhurst was an English bridge designer and international chess master. He was highly accomplished in both disciplines and for many years successfully divided his time between two careers. He was appointed a CBE for his services to engineering, and in chess he was several times champion of Scotland, gaining the title of International Master in 1951.

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New Zealand
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Lived 1903 to 1982 · aged 78
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