Albert Hodges

Albert Beauregard HodgesAlbert Beauregard Hodges (1861-1944) was a well known American chess master. In 1894 he became US Chess Champion and decided to retire from competitions. His accession to fame came by playing inside Ajeeb, the 19th century automaton.

diagram of Wilhelm Steinitz vs. Albert Hodges chess puzzle

Wilhelm Steinitz vs. Albert Hodges

Play this on line puzzle which illustrate the position strategy adopted by Wilhelm Steinitz against Hodges. He has sacrificed his Queen but won the game.