Aaron Schwartzman
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Aaron Schwartzman (born 9 December 1908) is a former Argentine
chess master
who was prominent in chess tournaments of the 1930s and 1940s.
Between 1933 and 1949, Schwartzman was a participant in numerous Argentine Chess Championship
s. In 1933, he took 3rd (ARG-ch 12 Mayor; Luis Piazzini
won). In 1935, he took 3rd (ARG-ch 14 Mayor; Jacobo Bolbochán
won). In 1936, he tied for 3rd-5th (ARG-ch 15 Mayor; Carlos Guimard
won). In 1937, he tied for 4-6th (ARG-ch 16 Mayor; Jacobo Bolbochán again won).
He won, ahead of Roberto Grau
, at Mar del Plata 1934, and took 2nd, behind Isaias Pleci
at Mar del Plata 1936. In the period from 1931 to 1948, he was a Champion of Club Argentino de Ajedrez
in Buenos Aires.
Schwartzman retired from chess competition at the end of 1949 and became a physician. He has occasionally reappeared at chess events and, in December 2006, celebrated his 98th birthday.
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
chess master
Chess master
A chess master is a chess player of such skill that he/she can usually beat chess experts, who themselves typically prevail against most amateurs. Among chess players, the term is often abbreviated to master, the meaning being clear from context....
who was prominent in chess tournaments of the 1930s and 1940s.
Between 1933 and 1949, Schwartzman was a participant in numerous Argentine Chess Championship
Argentine Chess Championship
The first Argentine Chess Championship was held in 1921. The Champion's title was granted after victorious or drawn match between previous champion and challenger, a winner of Torneo Mayor...
s. In 1933, he took 3rd (ARG-ch 12 Mayor; Luis Piazzini
Luis Piazzini
Luis Roberto Piazzini was an Argentine chess master.He participated many times in Argentine championships, and was an Argentine Champion in 1933 winning ARG-ch Torneo Mayor and a match for the title against Jacobo Bolbochán...
won). In 1935, he took 3rd (ARG-ch 14 Mayor; Jacobo Bolbochán
Jacobo Bolbochán
Jacobo Bolbochán was an Argentine chess master.He played many times in the Argentine Chess Championships. He won twice , both ahead of Isaias Pleci. In 1933, he took 2nd, behind Luis Piazzini. In 1935, he took 2nd, behind Roberto Grau. In 1936, he took 3rd, behind Carlos Guimard and Grau...
won). In 1936, he tied for 3rd-5th (ARG-ch 15 Mayor; Carlos Guimard
Carlos Guimard
Carlos Enrique Guimard was an Argentine chess Grandmaster. He was born in Santiago del Estero.-Biography:Guimard was thrice Argentine Champion. In 1936, he won the ARG-ch 15 Mayor, and in 1937 a match for the title against Roberto Grau . In 1937/38, he won a match against Luis Piazzini...
won). In 1937, he tied for 4-6th (ARG-ch 16 Mayor; Jacobo Bolbochán again won).
He won, ahead of Roberto Grau
Roberto Grau
Roberto Gabriel Grau was an Argentine chess master.Grau played in many Argentine championships. In 1921/22, he tied for 3rd-4th . In 1922, he tied for 2nd-3rd . In 1923/24, he tied for 2nd-4th...
, at Mar del Plata 1934, and took 2nd, behind Isaias Pleci
Isaias Pleci
Isaías Pléci was an Argentine chess master.-Chess tournaments:Pléci was the Argentine Champion in 1929 to 1930. He won at Buenos Aires 1928 and lost a match for the title to Roberto Grau . later, he won in 1929 and won a match against Grau in 1930...
at Mar del Plata 1936. In the period from 1931 to 1948, he was a Champion of Club Argentino de Ajedrez
Buenos Aires Club Argentino Chess Championship
- Winners :-References:**...
in Buenos Aires.
Schwartzman retired from chess competition at the end of 1949 and became a physician. He has occasionally reappeared at chess events and, in December 2006, celebrated his 98th birthday.