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	It was Thompson's young age that made his accomplishment especially newsworthy. In the nineteenth century, with the noted exception of Paul Morphy, very few players who made any significant mark in the chess world before turning twenty. Thompson won games against seasoned adult competition while still a teenager. The release of his book in 1873 may have made his the youngest published chess writer at the time. (4)		It was Thompson's young age that made his accomplishment especially newsworthy. In the nineteenth century, with the noted exception of Paul Morphy, very few players who made any significant mark in the chess world before turning twenty. Thompson won games against seasoned adult competition while still a teenager. The release of his book in 1873 may have made his the youngest published chess writer at the time. (4)

	Thompson faded into obscurity soon after gaining prominence with his book and there is some uncertainty about the remainder of his life. The '''Dubuque Chess Journal''' was sold in 1876 and Brownson Jr. died soon after leaving Thompson without a job. Only a couple of Thompson’s problems, and none of his games, are dated from any later than 1875. The date of his death was unknown until recently when a report of his death was found in the local newspaper, the ''Frederick'' ''Reporter''. It mentioned he had been a teacher~~. The effects of tuberculosis resulted in his death~~. (5)		Thompson faded into obscurity soon after gaining prominence with his book and there is some uncertainty about the remainder of his life. The '''Dubuque Chess Journal''' was sold in 1876 and Brownson Jr. died soon after leaving Thompson without a job. Only a couple of Thompson’s problems, and none of his games, are dated from any later than 1875. The date of his death was unknown until recently when a report of his death, probably from tuberculosis, was found in the local newspaper, the ''Frederick'' ''Reporter''. It mentioned he had been a teacher. (5)

	The US Chess Center in Washington D.C. has hosted the Theophilus Thompson Chess Club in his honor on Saturday afternoons.		The US Chess Center in Washington D.C. has hosted the Theophilus Thompson Chess Club in his honor on Saturday afternoons.

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	It was Thompson's young age that made his accomplishment especially newsworthy. In the nineteenth century, with the noted exception of Paul Morphy, very few players who made any significant mark in the chess world before turning twenty. Thompson won games against seasoned adult competition while still a teenager. The release of his book in 1873 may have made his the youngest published chess writer at the time. (4)		It was Thompson's young age that made his accomplishment especially newsworthy. In the nineteenth century, with the noted exception of Paul Morphy, very few players who made any significant mark in the chess world before turning twenty. Thompson won games against seasoned adult competition while still a teenager. The release of his book in 1873 may have made his the youngest published chess writer at the time. (4)

	Thompson faded into obscurity soon after gaining prominence with his book and there is some uncertainty about the remainder of his life. The '''Dubuque Chess Journal''' was sold in 1876 and Brownson Jr. died soon after, leaving Thompson without a job. Only a couple of Thompson’s problems, and none of his games, are dated from any later than 1875. The date of his death was unknown until recently when a report of his death was found in the local newspaper, the Frederick Reporter. It mentioned ~~that~~ he had been a teacher. ~~It is believed the~~ effects of tuberculosis resulted in his death. (5)		Thompson faded into obscurity soon after gaining prominence with his book and there is some uncertainty about the remainder of his life. The '''Dubuque Chess Journal''' was sold in 1876 and Brownson Jr. died soon after leaving Thompson without a job. Only a couple of Thompson’s problems, and none of his games, are dated from any later than 1875. The date of his death was unknown until recently when a report of his death was found in the local newspaper, the ''Frederick'' ''Reporter''. It mentioned he had been a teacher. The effects of tuberculosis resulted in his death. (5)

	The US Chess Center in Washington D.C. has hosted the Theophilus Thompson Chess Club in his honor on Saturday afternoons.		The US Chess Center in Washington D.C. has hosted the Theophilus Thompson Chess Club in his honor on Saturday afternoons.

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	[[Image:THEOPHILUS.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]THOMPSON, Theophilus Augustus. (Frederick, MD, Apr. 21, 1855 - ~~unknown~~). Thompson is the earliest documented African-American chess expert recognized in the United States. In addition to competing in tournaments, he worked for [[BROWNSON, Orestes A.\|Orestes A. BROWNSON]].		[[Image:THEOPHILUS.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]THOMPSON, Theophilus Augustus. (Frederick, MD, Apr. 21, 1855 -Frederick, MD, Oct. 1881). Thompson is the earliest documented African-American chess expert recognized in the United States. In addition to competing in tournaments, he worked for [[BROWNSON, Orestes A.\|Orestes A. BROWNSON]].

	In April 1872, Thompson witnessed the game for the first time, in a match between John K. Hanshew and another man. Hanshew, publisher of ''The Maryland Chess Review'', loaned Thompson a chessboard and some chess problems to solve. Not only did he solve those ones assigned, but began composing his own which he later contributed to the [[DUBUQUE CHESS JOURNAL]]. (2) Thompson's fame grew and he competed in a number of tournaments. He was also the author of book on endgame techniques entitled '''Chess Problems: Either to Play and Mate''' which was published in 1873. (3) The book was highly-regarded by his chess-playing peers. Following is an excerpt from a review which appeared in the July 1874 issue of '''City of London Chess Magazine.'''		In April 1872, Thompson witnessed the game for the first time, in a match between John K. Hanshew and another man. Hanshew, publisher of ''The Maryland Chess Review'', loaned Thompson a chessboard and some chess problems to solve. Not only did he solve those ones assigned, but began composing his own which he later contributed to the [[DUBUQUE CHESS JOURNAL]]. (2) Thompson's fame grew and he competed in a number of tournaments. He was also the author of book on endgame techniques entitled '''Chess Problems: Either to Play and Mate''' which was published in 1873. (3) The book was highly-regarded by his chess-playing peers. Following is an excerpt from a review which appeared in the July 1874 issue of '''City of London Chess Magazine.'''
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	It was Thompson's young age that made his accomplishment especially newsworthy. In the nineteenth century, with the noted exception of Paul Morphy, very few players who made any significant mark in the chess world before turning twenty. Thompson won games against seasoned adult competition while still a teenager. The release of his book in 1873 may have made his the youngest published chess writer at the time. (4)		It was Thompson's young age that made his accomplishment especially newsworthy. In the nineteenth century, with the noted exception of Paul Morphy, very few players who made any significant mark in the chess world before turning twenty. Thompson won games against seasoned adult competition while still a teenager. The release of his book in 1873 may have made his the youngest published chess writer at the time. (4)

	Thompson faded into obscurity soon after gaining prominence with his book and there is some uncertainty about the remainder of his life. The '''Dubuque Chess Journal''' was sold in 1876 and Brownson Jr. died soon after, leaving Thompson without a job. Only a couple of Thompson’s problems, and none of his games, are dated from any later than 1875. It is believed the effects of tuberculosis resulted in his death.		Thompson faded into obscurity soon after gaining prominence with his book and there is some uncertainty about the remainder of his life. The '''Dubuque Chess Journal''' was sold in 1876 and Brownson Jr. died soon after, leaving Thompson without a job. Only a couple of Thompson’s problems, and none of his games, are dated from any later than 1875. The date of his death was unknown until recently when a report of his death was found in the local newspaper, the Frederick Reporter. It mentioned that he had been a teacher. It is believed the effects of tuberculosis resulted in his death. (5)

	The US Chess Center in Washington D.C. ~~hosts~~ the Theophilus Thompson Chess Club in his honor on Saturday afternoons.		The US Chess Center in Washington D.C. has hosted the Theophilus Thompson Chess Club in his honor on Saturday afternoons.

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	4. "Theophilus Thompson - Trailblazing Chessplayer and Problemist," U. S. Chess Center, https://chessctr.org/discover/theophilus-thompson/		4. "Theophilus Thompson - Trailblazing Chessplayer and Problemist," U. S. Chess Center, https://chessctr.org/discover/theophilus-thompson/

			5. Ibid.

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	In a June 1986 article in '''U.S. Chess Life''', Larry Parr reported that Mr. Thompson played correspondence chess and scored 7-2 in one tournament. (3)		In a June 1986 article in '''U.S. Chess Life''', Larry Parr reported that Mr. Thompson played correspondence chess and scored 7-2 in one tournament. (3)

	Thompson faded into obscurity soon after gaining prominence with his book and there is some uncertainty about the remainder of his life. The '''Dubuque Chess Journal''' was sold in 1876 and Brownson Jr. died soon after, leaving Thompson without a job.		It was Thompson's young age that made his accomplishment especially newsworthy. In the nineteenth century, with the noted exception of Paul Morphy, very few players who made any significant mark in the chess world before turning twenty. Thompson won games against seasoned adult competition while still a teenager. The release of his book in 1873 may have made his the youngest published chess writer at the time. (4)

			Thompson faded into obscurity soon after gaining prominence with his book and there is some uncertainty about the remainder of his life. The '''Dubuque Chess Journal''' was sold in 1876 and Brownson Jr. died soon after, leaving Thompson without a job. Only a couple of Thompson’s problems, and none of his games, are dated from any later than 1875. It is believed the effects of tuberculosis resulted in his death.

	The US Chess Center in Washington D.C. hosts the Theophilus Thompson Chess Club in his honor on Saturday afternoons.		The US Chess Center in Washington D.C. hosts the Theophilus Thompson Chess Club in his honor on Saturday afternoons.
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	3. Ibid.		3. Ibid.

	3. ~~Ibid~~.		4. "Theophilus Thompson - Trailblazing Chessplayer and Problemist," U. S. Chess Center, https://chessctr.org/discover/theophilus-thompson/

	4.

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	[[Image:THEOPHILUS.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]THOMPSON, Theophilus Augustus. (Frederick, MD, Apr. 21, 1855 - ~~after 1875~~). Thompson is the earliest documented African-American chess expert recognized in the United States. In addition to competing in tournaments, he ~~wrote a book '''Chess Problems: Either to Play and Mate''' published in 1873. (1) At this time, Thompson~~ worked for [[BROWNSON, Orestes A.\|Orestes A. BROWNSON]].		[[Image:THEOPHILUS.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]THOMPSON, Theophilus Augustus. (Frederick, MD, Apr. 21, 1855 - unknown). Thompson is the earliest documented African-American chess expert recognized in the United States. In addition to competing in tournaments, he worked for [[BROWNSON, Orestes A.\|Orestes A. BROWNSON]].

	In April 1872, Thompson witnessed the game for the first time, in a match between John K. Hanshew and another man. Hanshew, publisher of ''The Maryland Chess Review'', loaned Thompson a chessboard and some chess problems to solve. Not only did he solve those ones assigned, but began composing his own which he later contributed to the [[DUBUQUE CHESS JOURNAL]]. (2) Thompson's fame grew and he competed in a number of tournaments. ~~In a June 1986 article in~~ '''~~U.S.~~ Chess ~~Life~~'''~~, Larry Parr reported that Mr. Thompson played correspondence chess and scored 7-2~~ in ~~one tournament~~. ~~"His over~~-~~the~~-~~board style has the same touch as his problems: his moves were hard, fast, and aggressive~~. In the ~~argot~~ of ~~a later era, he floated like a butterfly and stung like a bee~~.~~"(3)~~		In April 1872, Thompson witnessed the game for the first time, in a match between John K. Hanshew and another man. Hanshew, publisher of ''The Maryland Chess Review'', loaned Thompson a chessboard and some chess problems to solve. Not only did he solve those ones assigned, but began composing his own which he later contributed to the [[DUBUQUE CHESS JOURNAL]]. (2) Thompson's fame grew and he competed in a number of tournaments. He was also the author of book on endgame techniques entitled '''Chess Problems: Either to Play and Mate''' which was published in 1873. (3) The book was highly-regarded by his chess-playing peers. Following is an excerpt from a review which appeared in the July 1874 issue of '''City of London Chess Magazine.'''

	Thompson faded into obscurity soon after gaining prominence with his book and there is some uncertainty about the remainder of his life. The '''Dubuque Chess Journal''' was sold in 1876 and Brownson Jr. died soon after, leaving Thompson without a job. The 1880 U.S. Census shows him back in his home state of Maryland working as an oysterman. Later on the 1920 census has him still alive, married with two children at 64 years of age. The date of his death is unknown. (4)		We have been very much pleased indeed with the composition in this book,
			and consider that they display real genius, both of a conceptive and
			constructive order. . . . We consider Mr. Thompson a composer of great
			merit and of rare promise."

			In a June 1986 article in '''U.S. Chess Life''', Larry Parr reported that Mr. Thompson played correspondence chess and scored 7-2 in one tournament. (3)

			Thompson faded into obscurity soon after gaining prominence with his book and there is some uncertainty about the remainder of his life. The '''Dubuque Chess Journal''' was sold in 1876 and Brownson Jr. died soon after, leaving Thompson without a job.

	The US Chess Center in Washington D.C. hosts the Theophilus Thompson Chess Club in his honor on Saturday afternoons.		The US Chess Center in Washington D.C. hosts the Theophilus Thompson Chess Club in his honor on Saturday afternoons.
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	3. Ibid.		3. Ibid.

	4. ~~"Theophilus Augustus Thompson," Wikipedia~~. ~~Online: https://en.wikipedia~~.~~org/wiki/Theophilus_Thompson~~		3. Ibid.

			4.

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	[[Image:THEOPHILUS.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]THOMPSON, Theophilus Augustus. (Frederick, MD, Apr. 21, 1855 - after 1875). Thompson is the earliest documented African-American chess expert recognized in the United States. In addition to competing in tournaments, he wrote a book '''Chess Problems: Either to Play and Mate''' published in 1873. (1) At this time, Thompson worked for [[BROWNSON, Orestes A.\|Orestes A. BROWNSON]].		[[Image:THEOPHILUS.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]THOMPSON, Theophilus Augustus. (Frederick, MD, Apr. 21, 1855 - after 1875). Thompson is the earliest documented African-American chess expert recognized in the United States. In addition to competing in tournaments, he wrote a book '''Chess Problems: Either to Play and Mate''' published in 1873. (1) At this time, Thompson worked for [[BROWNSON, Orestes A.\|Orestes A. BROWNSON]].

	In April 1872, Thompson witnessed the game for the first time, in a match between John K. Hanshew and another man. Hanshew, publisher of ''The Maryland Chess Review'', loaned Thompson a chessboard and some chess problems to solve. Not only did he solve those ones assigned, but began composing his own which he later contributed to the [[DUBUQUE CHESS JOURNAL]]. (2) Thompson's fame grew and he competed in a number of tournaments. In a June 1986 article in ''U.S. Chess Life'', Larry Parr reported that Mr. Thompson played correspondence chess and scored 7-2 in one tournament. "His over-the-board style has the same touch as his problems: his moves were hard, fast, and aggressive. In the argot of a later era, he floated like a butterfly and stung like a bee."(3)		In April 1872, Thompson witnessed the game for the first time, in a match between John K. Hanshew and another man. Hanshew, publisher of ''The Maryland Chess Review'', loaned Thompson a chessboard and some chess problems to solve. Not only did he solve those ones assigned, but began composing his own which he later contributed to the [[DUBUQUE CHESS JOURNAL]]. (2) Thompson's fame grew and he competed in a number of tournaments. In a June 1986 article in '''U.S. Chess Life''', Larry Parr reported that Mr. Thompson played correspondence chess and scored 7-2 in one tournament. "His over-the-board style has the same touch as his problems: his moves were hard, fast, and aggressive. In the argot of a later era, he floated like a butterfly and stung like a bee."(3)

	Thompson faded into obscurity soon after gaining prominence with his book and there is some uncertainty about the remainder of his life. The Dubuque Chess Journal was sold in 1876 and Brownson Jr. died soon after, leaving Thompson without a job. The 1880 U.S. Census shows him back in his home state of Maryland working as an oysterman. Later on the 1920 census has him still alive, married with two children at 64 years of age. The date of his death is unknown. (4)		Thompson faded into obscurity soon after gaining prominence with his book and there is some uncertainty about the remainder of his life. The '''Dubuque Chess Journal''' was sold in 1876 and Brownson Jr. died soon after, leaving Thompson without a job. The 1880 U.S. Census shows him back in his home state of Maryland working as an oysterman. Later on the 1920 census has him still alive, married with two children at 64 years of age. The date of his death is unknown. (4)

	The US Chess Center in Washington D.C. hosts the Theophilus Thompson Chess Club in his honor on Saturday afternoons.		The US Chess Center in Washington D.C. hosts the Theophilus Thompson Chess Club in his honor on Saturday afternoons.

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	[[Image:THEOPHILUS.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]THOMPSON, Theophilus Augustus. (Frederick, MD, Apr. 21, 1855 - after 1875). Thompson is the earliest documented African-American chess expert recognized in the United States. In addition to competing in tournaments, he wrote a book '''Chess Problems: Either to Play and Mate''' published in 1873. At this time, Thompson worked for [[BROWNSON, Orestes A.\|Orestes A. BROWNSON]].		[[Image:THEOPHILUS.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]THOMPSON, Theophilus Augustus. (Frederick, MD, Apr. 21, 1855 - after 1875). Thompson is the earliest documented African-American chess expert recognized in the United States. In addition to competing in tournaments, he wrote a book '''Chess Problems: Either to Play and Mate''' published in 1873. (1) At this time, Thompson worked for [[BROWNSON, Orestes A.\|Orestes A. BROWNSON]].

	In April 1872, Thompson witnessed the game for the first time, in a match between John K. Hanshew and another man. Hanshew, ~~who was the~~ publisher of ''The Maryland Chess Review'', ~~gave~~ Thompson a chessboard and some chess problems to solve. ~~Thompson showed an immediate ability~~ to ~~learn~~ the ~~game and master its rules~~. Thompson's fame grew and he competed in a number of tournaments.		In April 1872, Thompson witnessed the game for the first time, in a match between John K. Hanshew and another man. Hanshew, publisher of ''The Maryland Chess Review'', loaned Thompson a chessboard and some chess problems to solve. Not only did he solve those ones assigned, but began composing his own which he later contributed to the [[DUBUQUE CHESS JOURNAL]]. (2) Thompson's fame grew and he competed in a number of tournaments. In a June 1986 article in ''U.S. Chess Life'', Larry Parr reported that Mr. Thompson played correspondence chess and scored 7-2 in one tournament. "His over-the-board style has the same touch as his problems: his moves were hard, fast, and aggressive. In the argot of a later era, he floated like a butterfly and stung like a bee."(3)

	Thompson faded into obscurity soon after gaining prominence with his book and there is some uncertainty about the remainder of his life. The ~~[[DUBUQUE CHESS JOURNAL]]~~ was sold in 1876 and Brownson Jr. died soon after, leaving Thompson without a job. The 1880 U.S. Census shows him back in his home state of Maryland working as an oysterman. Later on the 1920 census has him still alive, married with two children at 64 years of age. The date of his death is unknown.		Thompson faded into obscurity soon after gaining prominence with his book and there is some uncertainty about the remainder of his life. The Dubuque Chess Journal was sold in 1876 and Brownson Jr. died soon after, leaving Thompson without a job. The 1880 U.S. Census shows him back in his home state of Maryland working as an oysterman. Later on the 1920 census has him still alive, married with two children at 64 years of age. The date of his death is unknown. (4)

	The US Chess Center in Washington D.C. hosts the Theophilus Thompson Chess Club in his honor on Saturday afternoons.		The US Chess Center in Washington D.C. hosts the Theophilus Thompson Chess Club in his honor on Saturday afternoons.
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	"Theophilus Augustus Thompson," Wikipedia. Online: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theophilus_Thompson		1. "Theophilus Thompson," Online: http://www.thechessdrum.net/drummajors/T_Thompson.html

			2. Ibid.

			3. Ibid.

			4. "Theophilus Augustus Thompson," Wikipedia. Online: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theophilus_Thompson

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	[[Image:THEOPHILUS.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]THOMPSON, Theophilus Augustus. (Frederick, MD, Apr. 21, 1855 - after 1875). Thompson is the earliest documented African-American chess expert recognized in the United States. In addition to competing in tournaments, he wrote a book '''Chess Problems: Either to Play and Mate''' published in 1873. At this time, Thompson ~~was~~ [[BROWNSON, Orestes A.\|Orestes A. BROWNSON]].		[[Image:THEOPHILUS.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]THOMPSON, Theophilus Augustus. (Frederick, MD, Apr. 21, 1855 - after 1875). Thompson is the earliest documented African-American chess expert recognized in the United States. In addition to competing in tournaments, he wrote a book '''Chess Problems: Either to Play and Mate''' published in 1873. At this time, Thompson worked for [[BROWNSON, Orestes A.\|Orestes A. BROWNSON]].

	In April 1872, Thompson witnessed the game for the first time, in a match between John K. Hanshew and another man. Hanshew, who was the publisher of ''The Maryland Chess Review'', gave Thompson a chessboard and some chess problems to solve. Thompson showed an immediate ability to learn the game and master its rules. Thompson's fame grew and he competed in a number of tournaments.		In April 1872, Thompson witnessed the game for the first time, in a match between John K. Hanshew and another man. Hanshew, who was the publisher of ''The Maryland Chess Review'', gave Thompson a chessboard and some chess problems to solve. Thompson showed an immediate ability to learn the game and master its rules. Thompson's fame grew and he competed in a number of tournaments.

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	THOMPSON, Theophilus Augustus. (Frederick, MD, Apr. 21, 1855 - after 1875). Thompson is the earliest documented African-American chess expert recognized in the United States. In addition to competing in tournaments, he wrote a book '''Chess Problems: Either to Play and Mate''' published in 1873. At this time, Thompson was [[BROWNSON, Orestes A.\|Orestes A. BROWNSON]].		[[Image:THEOPHILUS.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]THOMPSON, Theophilus Augustus. (Frederick, MD, Apr. 21, 1855 - after 1875). Thompson is the earliest documented African-American chess expert recognized in the United States. In addition to competing in tournaments, he wrote a book '''Chess Problems: Either to Play and Mate''' published in 1873. At this time, Thompson was [[BROWNSON, Orestes A.\|Orestes A. BROWNSON]].

	In April 1872, Thompson witnessed the game for the first time, in a match between John K. Hanshew and another man. Hanshew, who was the publisher of ''The Maryland Chess Review'', gave Thompson a chessboard and some chess problems to solve. Thompson showed an immediate ability to learn the game and master its rules. Thompson's fame grew and he competed in a number of tournaments.		In April 1872, Thompson witnessed the game for the first time, in a match between John K. Hanshew and another man. Hanshew, who was the publisher of ''The Maryland Chess Review'', gave Thompson a chessboard and some chess problems to solve. Thompson showed an immediate ability to learn the game and master its rules. Thompson's fame grew and he competed in a number of tournaments.
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