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Theophilus Augustus 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.

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Theophilus Thompson

American chess player (1855–1881)

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April 21, 1855

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October 8, 1881

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