William A Shinkman vs Theophilus Thompson (1875)

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William A Shinkman vs Theophilus Thompson
Maryland Chess Review Postal Card Tournament (1875) (correspondence), USA
King's Gambit: Accepted. Bishop's Gambit (C33) · 1-0

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Jan-21-13		FSR: Houdini 3 says that Black is slightly better in the final position (-0.21) - although if one keeps analyzing Black's edge gets larger. Black's resignation is enigmatic to say the least.

Jan-21-13		Phony Benoni: The finish may not be unconnected with Thompson's sudden and early death, as mentioned in his bio.

Jan-22-13		jnpope: <Phony Benoni>: Thompson was a competitor in the 5th American Chess Congress problem tournament. So we know he was still around in early 1880. His submission is recorded as number 26 on the list of entries: http://books.google.com/books?id=S9...

Jan-22-13		Phony Benoni: <jnpope> There is a Wikipedia article about Thompson, but it needs some major editing: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theoph... The third reference, by Brennen, seems to me the most balanced of the lot: http://www.thechessdrum.net/histori... Thompson was taught the game and mentored by J. K. Hanshew, who later published the Maryland Chess Review in 1874-75 and employed Thompson. The magazine folded in 1875, Hanshew died a few years later, and Thompson was left without financial support and encouragement. There are indications that he survived into the 20th century, but apparently chess was no longer a major part of his life.

Jan-22-13		IndigoViolet: Bet you wish you'd read Brennen's piece before striking out with the most asinine comment in the history of this site: <The finish may not be unconnected with Thompson's sudden and early death, as mentioned in his bio.>

Jan-22-13		keypusher: <IndigoViolet: Bet you wish you'd read Brennen's piece before striking out with the most asinine comment in the history of this site:> <IndigoViolet> I realize you've only been a member since last August, but even so that is a reckless statement. <Currant rating - high.> Yeah, I'll say.

Jan-22-13		Phony Benoni: <IndigoViolet> In this case you're right. I should have done more research before speaking. Hopefully, that will be the most asinine comment ever on this site.

Jan-25-13		Nightsurfer: <Phony _Benoni>: The author <Neil Brennen> comes to the conclusion that <Theophilus Thompson> might have lived until 1880 at least - and maybe even longer, namely until 1920+ - based on the US Census 1920 that shows <Theophilus Thompson> still being alive at age 64, with a wife and a child, please compare http://www.thechessdrum.net/histori... ...

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