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Géza Maróczy (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈmɒroːt͡si ˈɡeːzɒ]; 3 March 1870 – 29 May 1951) was a Hungarian chess player, one of the leading players in the world in his time. He was one of the inaugural recipients of the International Grandmaster title from FIDE in 1950.
Learn about Geza Maroczy, one of the first players to be awarded the title of grandmaster and a world-class player. See his biography, style, achievements, best games and legacy.
Geza Maroczy was the first Hungarian world-class grandmaster. In the most comprehensive biography of him ever written, Hungarian chess historian Laszlo Jakobetz traces Maroczy’s life from the...
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Geza Maroczy was one of the world's best players at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, and at times even the best. A planned world championship fight with Lasker did not materialize in 1906. But two of Maroczy students became world champions.
Aug 8, 2022 · Learn about the life and career of Géza Maróczy, a Hungarian chess master who withdrew from the world championship match against Lasker in 1906. Explore his achievements, style, legacy and mysterious disappearance from competitive chess.
Jan 5, 2024 · ‘Playing simultaneously in Europe from June 1927 to March 1928, Geza Maroczy compiled the almost incredible score, from a total of 943 games, of 825 wins, 113 draws and only 5 losses.’ Chernev gave the same brief item on page 56 of Curious Chess Facts (New York, 1937) and page 74 of Wonders and Curiosities of Chess (New York, 1974).
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Check out Ben's Chessable courses here! https://www.chessable.com/author/BenFinegold/ GM Ben Finegold discusses the games of Geza Maroczy as part of the Grea...
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