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Welcome Cheryl to "Checker Trivia"--answer

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Bristol

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Does anyone happen to know the history behind the Bristol opening? I'm trying to figure out where it got its name. Thanks.
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Hi Cheryl,

The title of "Bristol" was given to this single opening move by Andrew Anderson, the celebrated author, world draughts champion and stocking-weaver by trade in his home village of Carluke. This was in respect to the players of that English City for help rendered with the preparation of his 2nd Edition of his Guide in 1852.

Regards, "Pal" Bucker

Source: Basic checkers, by Richard L. Fortman

http://home.clara.net/davey/11-16.htm
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Thanks
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