Magnus Smith (1869–1934) was a three-time Canadian chess champion in 1899, 1904 and 1906.[1][2][3]

The Magnus Smith Trap in the Sicilian Defence is named after him.[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ Cohen, David (2019-06-09). "Magnus Smith". Canadian Chess Biographies. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  2. ↑ "Magnus Smith". Manitoba Chess Hall of Fame and Museum. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  3. ↑ Wright, Stephen (2021). "Magnus in Vancouver: The Education of a Chess Player" (PDF). British Columbia Chess Federation Bulletin. No. 413. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  4. ↑ "Sicilian Defence, Magnus Smith Trap", Wikipedia, 2020-03-17, retrieved 2020-03-17
  5. ↑ "The 'Magnus Smith Trap' by Edward Winter". www.chesshistory.com. Retrieved 2020-03-17.


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