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Anthony Santasiere

(1904–1977) Chess Player United States

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Anthony Santasiere was a chess player from the United States, best known for The Vienna game and gambit.

Quick Facts About Anthony Santasiere

Born
December 9, 1904
Died
January 13, 1977
Nationality
United States
Profession
Chess Player
Notable works
The Vienna game and gambit

About Anthony Santasiere

Anthony Edward Santasiere was an American chess master and chess writer, who also wrote extensively on non-chess topics. Santasiere was a middle school mathematics teacher by profession. Santasiere won the 1945 U.S. Open Chess Championship, four New York State championships, and six Marshall Chess Club championships. He competed in four U.S. Chess Championships, with his best finish being a tie for third in 1946. He was a chess organizer.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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