Quote of the day
Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them. With Major Major it had been all three. Based on quote from Shakespeare, Twelfth Night Act II, scene v: Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em.
Max Euwe
Born: May 20, 1901
Died: November 26, 1981 (aged 80)
Bio: Machgielis "Max" Euwe, PhD was a Dutch chess Grandmaster, mathematician, and author. He was the fifth player to become World Chess Champion. Euwe also served as President of FIDE, the World Chess Federation, from 1970 to 1978.
Known for:
- Chess master vs. chess amateur (1963)
- Judgment and Planning in Chess (1953)
- Road to Chess Mastery (1966)
- Strategy & tactics in chess (1937)
- The logical approach to chess (1958)







