Adele Rivero
Adele Rivero (1908 - 1992) was the first U.S Women's Chess Champion and held the title twice, in 1937 and 1940. She learned chess because her husband told her that "women didn't have the brains for the game". In 1941, she lost her title to Mona May Karff. The day just before, Adele remarried with Donald Belcher. She was Vermont Champion in 1954.
| Adele Rivero / Adele Belcher | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States of America |
| Born | 1908 Belgium |
| Died | 1992 (aged 83–84) |
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