Miguel Najdorf

(1910–1997) Chess Player

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Miguel Najdorf was a chess player, best known for Zürich 1953.

Quick Facts About Miguel Najdorf

Born: April 15, 1910
Died: July 4, 1997
Profession: Chess Player
Notable works: Zürich 1953

About 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 openings.

Biography source: Wikipedia