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May 29, 1826
The Virginian
Lynchburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
On May 18 in New York, a local gentleman defeated the famous chess-playing automaton known as the Turk in eight moves, despite choosing the weaker side.
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New York, May 18.
Information beat.--Last evening the far-famed Turk, who has dared the skill, ingenuity and science of all chess-players in Europe, for some 50 or 60 years, was check-mated in his own quarters, and before an assembled multitude, by a gentleman who is a citizen of New York, and who by the way, is considered a very skilful player of this scientific game.
The pieces were set as follows, and the gentleman was desired to make his election.
On one side, a queen, knight, and four pawns.
On the other, a castle, bishop, knight, and three pawns.
The gentleman took the latter, (which chess players say was the worst side) and in eight moves check-mated the automaton.
Information beat.--Last evening the far-famed Turk, who has dared the skill, ingenuity and science of all chess-players in Europe, for some 50 or 60 years, was check-mated in his own quarters, and before an assembled multitude, by a gentleman who is a citizen of New York, and who by the way, is considered a very skilful player of this scientific game.
The pieces were set as follows, and the gentleman was desired to make his election.
On one side, a queen, knight, and four pawns.
On the other, a castle, bishop, knight, and three pawns.
The gentleman took the latter, (which chess players say was the worst side) and in eight moves check-mated the automaton.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Human Interest
What keywords are associated?
Chess
Turk Automaton
Checkmate
New York
Eight Moves
What entities or persons were involved?
Gentleman Who Is A Citizen Of New York
Where did it happen?
New York
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Topic
Defeat Of The Turk Automaton In Chess By New York Citizen
Location
New York
Key Persons
Gentleman Who Is A Citizen Of New York
Event Details
Last evening, the far-famed Turk, who has challenged chess players in Europe for 50 or 60 years, was check-mated in his own quarters before an assembled multitude by a skilful New York citizen. The pieces were set with one side having a queen, knight, and four pawns, the other a castle, bishop, knight, and three pawns. The gentleman chose the latter, considered the worse side, and check-mated the automaton in eight moves.