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Did Abraham Lincoln play chess?

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According to this article, Lincoln did in fact play chess recreationally and one of his sets is in the Smithsonian. The article identifies many Presidents, including the current one (and First Lady), who were fans of the game. read more

Honest Abe - Chess Player Although the documentation is rather sparce and anecdotal, Abraham Lincoln was known to have been a chess player. Below are a few of the instances where Chess crossed path with Mr. Lincoln. "The Every-day Life of Abraham Lincoln" by Francis Fisher Browne 1913: "Mr. read more

One of the chess sets owned by Abraham Lincoln (right) is displayed at the Smithsonian, another at the National Museum of American History. Lincoln was fond of playing chess and checkers, and usually acted cautiously upon the defensive until the game reached a stage where aggressive movements were clearly justified. read more

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