Paolo Boi
| Paolo Boi | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Paolo Boi |
| Country |
 Italy |
| Born | 1528 |
| Died | 1598 (aged c. 70) |
Paolo Boi (1528–1598) was an Italian chess player. He is considered to have been one of the greatest chess players of the 16th century.
He was born in Syracuse, Sicily (now Italy) and died in Naples. Historian H. J. R. Murray says he was poisoned by jealous rivals. Other sources say he caught a cold when hunting and died as a result of it.
References
- Hooper, David; Whyld, Kenneth (1992), "Boi, Paolo", The Oxford Companion to Chess (2nd ed.), Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-280049-3
External links
- Paolo Boi player profile and games at Chessgames.com
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