Viktors Pupols

Chess Player

Birthday July 31, 1934

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Washington

Age 89 years old

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About

Charismatic American chess master who is well known among fellow American chess players.

Before Fame

He played in the 1955 U.S. Junior Championship.

Trivia

His well known nickname is "Uncle Vik" and he plays at the Tacoma Chess Club, where he won the Club Championshop in 1955.

Family Life

His family was very supportive in his pursuit of chess.

Associated With

He is one of just two players to have ever beat Bobby Fischer in a timed game.