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John Cresswell Grierson

Number of games in database: 4
Years covered: 1912 to 1914
Overall record: +2 -2 =0 (50.0%)*
   * Overall winning percentage = (wins+draws/2) / total games.


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JOHN CRESSWELL GRIERSON
(born 1856, died Feb-05-1933, 76 years old) United Kingdom (federation/nationality New Zealand)

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John Cresswell Grierson was born circa November 1856 in Altrincham, Cheshire, England. He was New Zealand Champion in 1902-03 and 1912-13 (after a play-off). He passed away in Auckland 1933.

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Game  ResultMoves YearEvent/LocaleOpening
1. J Connell vs J Grierson  0-1491912NZL Congress-25 ChampionshipA02 Bird's Opening
2. H L James vs J Grierson  0-1451913NZL-chC23 Bishop's Opening
3. H Wingfield vs J Grierson  1-0271914NZL-chB40 Sicilian
4. G Dodds vs J Grierson  1-0381914NZL-chA00 Uncommon Opening
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Jan-01-05
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  Benzol: John Cresswell Grierson
Born circa November 1856 in Altrincham
Died 5th February 1933 in Auckland
He was New Zealand champion in 1902-03 and 1912-13 (after playoff).
Sep-11-13
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  GrahamClayton: Photo: http://www.wikitree.com/photo/jpg/G...
Jul-28-14
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  Stonehenge: Picture from the 1912/1913 tournament:

http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/dbt...

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