Richard Réti
Chess player and author of 'Masters of the Chessboard'
Born
Died
1929
96 years ago — 40 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Slovakia
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Born in 1889 in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, an influential chess player and author emerged, playing a significant role in the development of chess theory. Contributed to hypermodernism in chess, promoting strategies that control the center with pieces rather than pawns. Authored 'Masters of the Chessboard,' a significant work in chess literature. Participated in multiple international tournaments, achieving notable successes.
Contributed to hypermodern chess principles
Authored 'Masters of the Chessboard'
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