Miguel Najdorf
Polish-Argentine chess player (1910-1997)
1910 — 1997
Quick Facts
Profession
Polish-Argentine chess player (1910-1997)
Born
April 15, 1910
Died
1997 (age ~87)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
chess player
Russian EmpireBorn in Grodzisk MazowieckiDied in Málaga
1910
Born in Grodzisk Mazowiecki (1910-04-15)
1997
Died in Málaga
About
Miguel Najdorf was a Polish-Argentine 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, one of the most popular chess openings.
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Who is Miguel Najdorf?+
Miguel Najdorf was a Polish-Argentine 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, one of the most popular chess open
What does the name Miguel mean?+
The name Miguel means "A male given name from Portuguese or Spanish.. Etymology: Miguel. Michael.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Miguel Najdorf born?+
Miguel Najdorf was born on April 15, 1910.
When did Miguel Najdorf die?+
Miguel Najdorf died in 1997, at approximately 87 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Portuguese or Spanish.. Etymology: Miguel. Michael.
The name Miguel is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Portuguese or Spanish.. Etymology: Miguel. Michael.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Miguel — April 15, 1910
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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I knew from the first practice. You had something different.
— your old coach
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— someone far away
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