Genesis Potini
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About
Former New Zealand chess player known for his proficiency in speed chess. He was the subject of the award-winning documentary Dark Horse.
Before Fame
He used chess as a way to help underprivileged children in New Zealand, founding The Eastern Knights chess club.
Trivia
He suffered from bi-polar disorder, a struggle which was looked at in Dark Horse.
Family Life
He was of Maori descent. He died in 2011.
Associated With
In 2014, Dark Horse was turned into a feature film in which he was portrayed by Cliff Curtis.
