Ken Smith (chess player)

Kenneth Ray Smith (September 13, 1930 – February 4, 1999) was a chess player and author. He was a member of the Dallas Chess Club and reached the rank of FIDE Master.

Smith founded Chess Digest in 1962. The Smith–Morra Gambit is named after him.

Smith was also a notable poker player, and came fourth in the 1981 World Series of Poker Main Event.

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