William Addison (chess player)

William "Bill" Addison (1933-2008) was an American chess player, mathematician, and computer scientist. He was awarded the International Master title by FIDE in 1967.

Addison was a strong correspondence chess player, achieving notable results in postal chess tournaments. He was known for his solid positional style and endgame skill.

He also made significant contributions to the field of computer chess, collaborating with other researchers in the development of early chess-playing programs. Addison's knowledge of chess strategy and tactics was valuable in creating algorithms for evaluating chess positions.

Addison earned a Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and worked as a professor of computer science. Beyond his chess career, he was regarded as an accomplished academic.