Chess champion of new york
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New York has a rich history of producing world-class chess champions. Here are a few notable ones:
- Bobby Fischer (1943-2008): Born in Chicago, Illinois, but raised in Brooklyn, New York, Fischer is widely considered one of the greatest chess players of all time. He became a grandmaster at the age of 15 and won the World Chess Championship in 1972 by defeating Boris Spassky in the famous "Match of the Century."
- Samuel Reshevsky (1911-1992): Born in Chicago, Illinois, but lived in New York City for many years, Reshevsky was a chess prodigy who became a grandmaster at the age of 18. He was a candidate for the World Chess Championship on several occasions and won the U.S. Chess Championship a record eight times.
- Irving Chernev (1900-1981): A Russian-born American chess player, Chernev was a grandmaster and a prominent figure in New York City's chess scene. He was a three-time U.S. Chess Champion and wrote several influential chess books.
- Arthur Bisguier (1929-2017): A grandmaster and a prominent figure in New York City's chess scene, Bisguier was a three-time U.S. Chess Champion and a candidate for the World Chess Championship on several occasions.
- Joel Benjamin (1964-present): A grandmaster and a six-time U.S. Chess Champion, Benjamin is one of the most successful American chess players of all time. He has won numerous tournaments and has been a top-ranked player in the world.
These are just a few examples of the many talented chess players who have emerged from New York City over the years. The city's rich chess culture and numerous chess clubs and tournaments have made it a hub for chess enthusiasts and a breeding ground for world-class players.