Robert Martins (26 February 1822 in Penryn, CornwallThe People's Draughts Book, pg 39 – 1904Checkers Chest) was a British draughts player who was World Checkers/Draughts Champion from 1859 to 1864.WCDF champions list Although of English/Cornish origin, he spent much of his later life in Scotland. He was a noted rival of James Wyllie. Chambers's Journal physically described him as tall, pale-faced, and long-headed. While in personality they considered him courteous and cautious in expressing opinions on points of the game.Chambers's Journal, Volume 73 by William Chambers and Robert Chambers, pgs 429-430
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