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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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Reshevsky employs the classic simul tactic of a sharp opening to flummox his lower-rated opponent, but Bogart handles things relatively well despite coming out a pawn down.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 20, 2022

But he was skilled enough to hold the great Sammy Reshevsky to a draw in a 1956 simultaneous exhibition in Los Angeles, a year before the actor´s death.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 20, 2022

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

Reshevsky later explained that he could not make the trip on Friday, since his Jewish religion forbids public travel after sundown.

From Time Magazine Archive

Fischer was more of a tactical player, with flames of brilliance, while Reshevsky was a positional player.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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