Wolfgang Unzicker

Chess Player
BIRTHDAY
June 26,1925
Birthplace
Germany
Age
Apr 20,2006,age 80
Birth Sign
Cancer
BIRTHDAY
June 26,1925 (age Apr 20,2006,age 80)
Birthplace
Germany

About

He was considered by many to be the greatest amateur chess master of the 20th Century.

Before Fame

His father taught him to play chess at the age of 10.

Trivia

He chose not to become a professional chess player because of his passion for law.

Family Life

His wife, Freia, was by his side for over 50 years.

Associated With

He had a first place tie with Boris Spassky in the 1965 Chigorin Memorial tournament.