 In 1890, Judd defeated US chess champion Jackson Showalter in a match in St. Louis (+7 −3 =0), but did not claim the title.In 1892, Judd lost to Jackson Showalter in a match in St, Louis (+4 −7 =3).In 1899, he lost a match against Harry Nelson Pillsbury in St. Louis (+1 −4 =0).