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Isaac KashdanAmerican chess player
Date of Birth: 19.11.1905
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Isaac Kashdan: American Chess Grandmaster and Journalist
- International Success
- U.S. Champion and Olympian
- Later Years
- Legacy
Isaac Kashdan: American Chess Grandmaster and Journalist
Early Life and CareerIsaac Kashdan, an American chess grandmaster, was born on November 19, 1905. His initial triumph came in 1924 when he won a problem-solving competition. In 1926, he placed 6th in the Chicago tournament for the United States' strongest masters.
International Success
In the early 1930s, Kashdan achieved notable victories in international tournaments, including 1st place in Stockholm (1930), Berlin and Györ (1930), and Puerto Rico (1936). He also placed 2nd in Frankfurt-am-Main (1930), New York (1931), and Hastings (1931/1932).
U.S. Champion and Olympian
Kashdan won the U.S. Open Championships in 1938 and 1947. In the U.S. Championships, he secured 5th place in 1936, 3rd place in 1940, tied for 1st in 1942, and placed 2nd in 1946 and 1948. Additionally, he represented the United States in six Chess Olympiads (1928-1937), exhibiting exceptional results in the 2nd (1928) and 7th (1937) Olympiads.
Later Years
As a chess journalist, Kashdan served as editor of "Chess Review" from 1933 to 1934 and contributed to the "Los Angeles Times." He also organized the Piatigorsky Cup tournaments from 1963 to 1966. Kashdan was known for his positional style, particularly in simple positions and endgames, earning him the moniker "Little Capablanca."
Legacy
Isaac Kashdan died on February 20, 1985. He remains renowned as one of America's greatest chess masters, his achievements continuing to inspire future generations.
