Jackson Showalter
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Jackson Whipps Showalter (February 5, 1860–February 5, 1935) was a 5-time U.S. Chess Champion; in 1890, 1892, 1892–1894, 1895–1898, and 1906–1909. He won U.S. Championship matches against Solomon Lipschutz (twice), Max Judd, Emil Kemény, and John Barry. He lost championship matches to Solomon Lipschutz, Max Judd, Harry Nelson Pillsbury, and Frank Marshall.
His hairstyle, which consisted of a thick mane down the back of his neck, earned him the nickname "the Kentucky Lion."
The variation of the Queen's Gambit Accepted. 1. d4 d5 2. c4 dc 3. Nc3 is named after him.
| Preceded by George H. Mackenzie |
United States Chess Champion 1890–1891 |
Succeeded by Solomon Lipschutz |
| Preceded by Solomon Lipschutz |
United States Chess Champion 1894 |
Succeeded by Albert Hodges |
| Preceded by Albert Hodges |
United States Chess Champion 1895–1897 |
Succeeded by Harry Nelson Pillsbury |
| Preceded by Harry Nelson Pillsbury |
United States Chess Champion 1906–1909 |
Succeeded by Frank Marshall |
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