1868

[James Pratt]

He was born in Poland in 1868 but as a boy would have found himself at home in Paris, later taking French citizenship. His chess style was perhaps both hectic and attractive - he must have hated draws - here we might even call him pig headed. Frank Marshall once quoted as saying "He follows the wrong path with more determination than any man I have ever met". If you are still struggling for an identity then please enjoy this link with no less an authority than Matthew Sadler as ringmaster and sage.
Lovely stuff and presented additionally to his new book written with Steve Giddins:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woUdC46B9zw