William Fairhurst
Chess Player
1903 – 1982
Who was William Fairhurst?
William Albert Fairhurst CBE was an English-born bridge designer and international chess master. He was highly accomplished in both disciplines and for many years successfully divided his time between two careers. He was awarded the CBE for his services to engineering, and in chess gained the title of International Master in 1951.
He was British Chess Champion in 1937, Scottish Chess Champion 11 times: 1932/33/34/36/37/38 - 1946/47/48/49 - 1962. He played top board for Scotland at the Olympiads of 1933, 1956, 1958, 1964, 1966 and 1968. After moving to New Zealand, he represented that country at the 1974 Olympiad, again on top board.
He designed many bridges in England, Scotland and New Zealand, including the Tay Road Bridge in Fife - one of the longest road bridges in Europe.
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- Born
- Aug 21, 1903
Alderly Edge, England, - Profession
- Died
- Mar 13, 1982
Howick, New Zealand
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on July 23, 2013
Modified by RobertHaigh
on June 21, 2020
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