James Mason

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James Mason

American chess player

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Origin of time controls
…a contender for first prize, James Mason, exceeded the time limit in one game but eventually won the game after his opponent declined to claim the forfeit. Another contender for first prize, Wilhelm Steinitz, appealed Mason’s victory, and a forfeiture was imposed instead.
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…a contender for first prize, James Mason, exceeded the time limit in one game but eventually won the game after his opponent declined to claim the forfeit. Another contender for first prize, Wilhelm Steinitz, appealed Mason’s victory, and a forfeiture was imposed instead.
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