Miguel Najdorf
Chess player and theoretician, author
Born
April 15th, 1910
115 years ago
Died
1997
28 years ago — 87 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Argentina
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A Polish-Argentinian chess player and theoretician contributed significantly to chess theory and literature. Najdorf migrated to Argentina in 1939 and became a leading figure in Argentinian chess. He won numerous national championships and was a prominent participant in international tournaments. His work in chess theory, particularly in the Sicilian Defense, influenced many players. Najdorf authored several books on chess, enriching the education of future generations of players.
Authored many chess books
Influenced Sicilian Defense strategy
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