About Charles Moehle
Lived 1859 – 1898 (aged 38). Charles Moehle was an American chess player.
Charles Moehle (Möhle) (26 November 1859, New York – 1898) was an American chess master.
He took 3rd at New York 1880 (the 5th American Chess Congress won by George Henry Mackenzie), and shared 2nd, behind Jackson Whipps Showalter, at Cincinnati 1888 (the 1st American Chess Association Tournament). He participated in several matches; beat David Graham Baird (6.5–4.5) in 1879, and N. Gedalia (5–1) in 1879, drew with M. de la Puente (1–1) in 1883 (Philadelphia vs. Manhattan Chess Club), and lost to William H.K. Pollock (6.5–7.5) in 1890.
He was one of the operators of the Ajeeb, a chess-playing "automaton".
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Who was Charles Moehle?
American chess player (1859-1898)
When was Charles Moehle born?
Charles Moehle was born on 26 November 1859 in New York City.
When did Charles Moehle die?
Charles Moehle died on 27 March 1898.
What was Charles Moehle's occupation?
Charles Moehle was a chess player.
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Charles Moehle was American.
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