Salomon Flohr (1908-1983) (nov 21, 1908 – jul 18, 1983)

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Was a Czechoslovak and Soviet chess player and writer. He was among the first recipients of the title International Grandmaster from FIDE in 1950.

Flohr dominated many tournaments of the pre-World War II years, and by the late 1930s was considered a contender for the World Championship.

Flohr became a national hero in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. His name was used to sell many of the luxury products of the time, including Salo Flohr cigarettes, slippers and eau-de-cologne