Geza Maroczy

Chess Player

Birthday March 3, 1870

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Hungary

DEATH DATE May 29, 1951 (81)

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About

Hungarian chess master who was an unparalleled master in his native Hungary and one of the top competitors in international play.

Before Fame

He began competing in serious competition at the age of 15.

Trivia

The Maróczy bind, a formation that White may adopt against some variations of the Sicilian Defense, is named after him.

Family Life

He supported his family by working as an engineer.

Associated With

He has been compared to the top Soviet players of his era including Boris Verlinsky.