Alfred Jordan (draughts player)

Alfred Jordan (born November 6, 1870, London, England; died May 8, 1926^[1]) was an English draughts or checkers player originally from England who was WCDF champion from 1912 to 1917.^[2] He also wrote works on checkers and collaborated with Edward Lasker in the preparation of "Chess and Checkers."^[3] He remained an active player until nearly the end of his life as he competed in a tournament in Florida in 1925.^[4]

References

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[1] The Border Cities Star - May 8, 1926

[2] WCDF champions list

[3] American Chess Bulletin, Volume 17 edited by Hartwig Cassell and Hermann Helms, pg 84

[4] St. Petersburg Times for February 13, 1925

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