| Paolo Boi | |
|---|---|
 Paolo Boi in a sketch from a British book (before 1898) | |
| Full name | Paolo Boi |
| Country |  Italy |
| Born | 1528 Syracuse, Italy |
| Died | 1598 (aged c. 70) Naples, Italy |
| Title | GM noble |
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. In 1549, he beat Pope Paul III in a chess match.[1]
- ^ May 16, 1999. "Boi, Paolo". Chess Encyclopedia. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
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