Benjamin Franklin and his Chess Set

June 15, 2009
Tags: Chess Facts & Fun

Didn’t know that Benjamin Franklin was so involved with chess, did you? Read this short explanation of Ben’s life with chess, and you’ll be amazed. This information was compiled by Bill Wall.

Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706 (January 6, 1705 old style) in Boston.

In 1726, Franklin wrote about checkers (draughts), but did not mention chess. He had sailed to England and back, and gambled at checkers with his shipmates.

In 1727, Franklin formed a club of young Read more �