Henry Bird (chess player)
Henry Edward Bird (14 July 1829 – 11 April 1908) was an English chess player, author and accountant. He wrote the books Chess History and Reminiscences and An Analysis of Railways in the United Kingdom.
Henry Bird | |
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| Born | 14 July 1829 Portsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England |
| Died | 11 April 1908 (aged 78) London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Bird's opening |
Although Bird was a practising accountant, not a professional chess player, it has been said that he "lived for chess, and would play anybody anywhere, any time, under any conditions."
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