Samuel Tinsley

Samuel Tinsley (13 January 1847 – 26 February 1903) was an English chess player and writer.

Tinsley was born in South Mimms, Middlesex to Sarah (née Dover) and William Tinsley. He was the seventh of ten children, and a younger sibling of publisher William Tinsley. As a young adult, Tinsley moved to London and eventually worked with several of his brothers as a publisher.

Chess career Unlike most masters, Tinsley did not take up chess until late in life, beginning to play the game seriously well into his forties. He played in the celebrated Hastings 1895 tournament, one of the strongest tournaments held up until that date, but finished 20th–21st out of 22 players.

Family and death Tinsley married Sarah Ann Luetchford in 1875. Sarah had several children and the family resided in London. Tinsley died suddenly while attending a church service on 26 February 1903 (aged 56). He was buried on 4 March at Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries, Lewisham.