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In 1622, Gioacchino Greco (1600-1634) was robbed of all his money
(5,000 crowns) that he won in Paris from playing chess while on his
way to London. On August 30, 1624, playwright Thomas Middleto...
A group of chess enthusiasts had checked into a hotel, and were
standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories.
After about an hour, the manager came out of the office and ask...
