James Mason (chess player)
James Mason (19 November 1849 – 12 January 1905) was a British-American chess player, journalist and writer who became one of the world's best half-dozen players in the 1880s. Mason was ranked the number 1 player in the world by Chessmetrics during 11 separate months between August 1877 and June 1878.
| James Mason | |
|---|---|
Mason, c. 1870 | |
| Country | United States (before 1882) United Kingdom (after 1882) |
| Born | 19 November 1849 Kilkenny, Ireland |
| Died | 12 January 1905 (aged 55) Rochford, Essex, England |
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