Gossip George Hatfeild Dingley (06.12.1841 – 11.05.1907)

British player, author and chess columnist born in New York.

In 1883 he shared 5^th place at London (minor) tournament. He was then invited to few strong tournament in which he finished often at the bottom.

Historical ELO: 2310.

The author of : The Chess-player’s Manual (1875), Theory of Chess Opening (1879), Modern Chess Brilliancies (1892).