Miguel Najdorf (1910–1997) (apr 15, 1910 – jul 4, 1997)
Description:
Was a Polish-Argentinian chess grandmaster. Originally from Poland, he was in Argentina when World War II began in 1939, and he stayed and settled there. He was a leading world player in the 1940s and 1950s, and is also known for the Najdorf Variation of the Sicilian Defence, one of the most popular chess openings.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 15, 1910
jul 4, 1997
~ 87 years