About Antonio Medina
Lived 1919 – 2003 (aged 84). Antonio Medina was a Spanish chess player.
Antonio Ángel Medina García (2 October 1919, Barcelona – 31 October 2003, Barcelona) was a Spanish chess master.
He was seven times Spanish Champion (1944, 1945, 1947, 1949, 1952, 1963, and 1964), and thrice Catalan Champion (1947, 1949, 1950). He also thrice won Venezuelan Chess Championship in 1955, 1956 and 1958. Medina won at Caracas 1954 (zonal), and took 19th at Goteborg 1955 (interzonal, David Bronstein won).
Medina was awarded the International Master (IM) title in 1950.
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Who was Antonio Medina?
chess player (1919-2003)
When was Antonio Medina born?
Antonio Medina was born on 2 October 1919 in Barcelona.
When did Antonio Medina die?
Antonio Medina died on 31 October 2003 in Barcelona.
What was Antonio Medina's occupation?
Antonio Medina was a chess player.
What nationality was Antonio Medina?
Antonio Medina was Spanish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Antonio Medina García
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