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Reshevsky

American  
[ruh-shef-skee] / rəˈʃɛf ski /

noun

  1. Samuel, 1911–92, U.S. chess player, born in Poland.


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Ironically, Reshevsky combined a tough-minded approach to his play with an addiction to time trouble, often making his games among the most exciting to watch in the playing hall.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 10, 2018

An accountant who had to keep his day job during the tough Depression years, many say the dour, dogged Reshevsky played chess like the conscientious bean-counter he was.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 10, 2018

A high-flying Romantic attack from the allegedly defensive-minded Reshevsky!

From Washington Times ● Apr. 10, 2018

In successive rounds, Fine once defeated Botvinnik, Reshevsky, Euwe, Flohr and Alekhine, and drew with Capablanca.

From Time Magazine Archive

Hardly a pas de deux, there was a seesaw of results: wins for Bobby...draws...wins for Reshevsky.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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