Frederick Yates

Frederick Yates

Frederick Dewhurst Yates (16 January 1884, Birstall – 11 November 1932, London) was an English chess master who won the British Chess Championship on six occasions. He started a career in accountancy, but in 1909, abandoned it in favour of becoming a professional chess player and journalist.

Read more about Frederick Yates:  Chess Career, Tournament Record, Notable Games

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