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Arturo Pomar: Former Child Prodigy And The First Grandmaster

Arturo Pomar Salamanca (1931-2016), also called the “Mozart of chess,” was a Spanish chess player. He became the first person to receive the title of grandmaster. Arthuro Pomar was the national champion 7 times. Hailed as a chess prodigy, he was a disciple of World Champion Alexander Alekhine. Early life Pomar was born there on 1 ...