JIM MOYER CHESS CAMP
WINCHESTER VA
Ben Franklin , and Chess
during the French and Indian War 1754-1763.
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We have a Fort Loudoun in Winchester VA named for the Commander of all North American forces. This fort was designed and construction supervised by Colonel George Washington . Lord Loudoun travelled with Ben Franklin in June 1757.
For sources on Ben Franklin and Chess:
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From Benjamin Franklin to William Strahan, 22 September 1751
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https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Franklin/01-04-02-0058
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Benjamin Franklin to Deborah Franklin, 29 April 1757
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https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Franklin/01-07-02-0086
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After 1733 or 1732 Ben Franklin learns Chess right when George Washington is born:
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“The Morals of Chess”, [before 28 June 1779]
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https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Franklin/01-29-02-0608#BNFN-01-29-02-0608-fn-0001
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Overview of Ben Franklin and Chess
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From Benjamin Franklin to Madame Brillon: “The Ephemera,” 20 September 1778
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https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Franklin/01-27-02-0408
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Picture :
Two re-enactors in the Colonel George Washington's Captain George Mercer Company of the VA Regiment playing chess at the Virginia Beer Museum in Front Royal.
Picture :
Two re-enactors in the Colonel George Washington's Captain George Mercer Company of the VA Regiment playing chess at the Virginia Beer Museum in Front Royal.
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What about that Game?
White (on the right) used the fundamental opening principles in this link.
Black left White have Pawns in the Center at e4 and d4.
Whoever wins the center wins the game. White won.