She was a well - known English player , ranking in chess strength with the first class of the leading men 's clubs .
Miss Rudge was 55 years old and the oldest of the 20 players , and had substantial experience playing chess at the time .
Rudge was a well - known English Miss , ranking in chess strength with the first class of the leading men 's clubs .
Miss Rudge was 55 years old and the oldest of the 20 players , and had substantial experience playing chess at the time .