Käty van der Mije-Nicolau

Chess player; Women's World Champion

Käty van der Mije-Nicolau - Chess player; Women's World Champion
Born

1940
85 years ago

Died

October 14th, 2013
11 years ago — 73 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Romania

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Achieved prominence in international chess as a competitor. Won the Women's World Chess Championship in 1974, representing Romania. Contributed to chess not only through competitive play but also in the promotion and development of the game in various countries. Participated in multiple European and World championships throughout the career, facing off against some of the best players of the time.

Won the Women's World Chess Championship in 1974

Represented Romania in international competitions

Competed in European and World championships

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