Robert Wade (chess player)
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Robert Graham Wade is a chess player and author, (born April 10, 1921 Dunedin, New Zealand).
After winning the New Zealand Chess Championship in 1944, 1945 and 1948, he travelled to Europe to further his chess career. Settling in England, he became an International Master in 1950 and went on to represent his adopted country in six Chess Olympiads (1954, 1956, 1958, 1960, 1962 and 1972). He also represented his country of birth in the 1970 Olympiad. In 1952 and 1970 he was British Champion.
Well respected as a chess coach and author, he helped Bobby Fischer prepare for his 1972 World Championship match with Boris Spassky by collating a special file of Spassky's games. He was awarded an OBE for services to chess in 1979.
Still an active player in his 80's, Bob Wade is still able to play at a high level, as evidenced by his recent draw against Grandmaster Murray Chandler in the Queenstown Chess International.
[edit] External links
- FIDE rating card for Robert G. Wade
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| NAME | Wade, Robert Graham |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | former New Zealander chess player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 10, 1921 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Dunedin, New Zealand |
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