Richard Hopkins Net Worth

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Richard Hopkins is a renowned Chess Player with a net worth of $5 Million. He was born in June 22, 1863 and is considered one of the first recognized chess prodigies in the world. He is most famous for inventing the Hopkins Gambit, a chess opening that has been used in many tournaments.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	June 22, 1863
Birth Place	Arkansas
Age	156 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign	Cancer

💰 Net worth: $5 Million (2024)

About

One of the first recognized chess prodigies in the world, who is perhaps best known for innovating the Hopkins Gambit.

Before Fame

His father, a Baptist minister, used his son to hustle grown men in chess competitions.

Trivia

It is rumored that he learned to play on a chess board that formerly belonged to George Washington.

Family Life

His father was a minister and his mother a shopkeeper.

Associated With

He was a Rough Rider under the command of Theodore Roosevelt.

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