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Aron Nimzowitsch
Aron Nimzowitsch

Aron Nimzowitsch was a renowned chess master, born on November 7, 1886, and died on March 16, 1935. He was highly regarded in the chess community for his innovative style and the Nimzo-Indian Defense, which he developed. more

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