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Dion Martinez

1837 – 1928

Cuban-American chess player

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Lived 1837 – 1928 (aged 90). Dion Martinez was a Cuban chess player.

Dión M. Martínez (26 June 1837 – 11 March 1928) was a Cuban–born American chess master.

He was regarded as one of the strongest chess players in Philadelphia. There he played several matches against James Mason (4 : 5 in 1874 and 3 : 1 in 1875), Wilhelm Steinitz (0 : 7 in November 1882, 2.5 : 4.5 in December 1882, and 1 : 10 in 1883), and Johannes Zukertort (3.5 : 9.5 in 1884).

He took 9th at Philadelphia 1876 (Fourth American Chess Congress, Mason won), and tied for 17-18th at New York 1889 (Sixth American CC, Max Weiss and Mikhail Chigorin won). The New York Times of 16 June 1889 describes him as "Dion Martinez of Philadelphia is rather an elderly gentleman, tall and dignified. He was regarded as one of the strongest chessplayers in Philadelphia, but has not practiced much for two years past, and financial adversities have tended to detract his mind from the game.".

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Who was Dion Martinez?

Cuban-American chess player

When was Dion Martinez born?

Dion Martinez was born on 26 June 1837 in Cuba.

When did Dion Martinez die?

Dion Martinez died on 11 March 1928 in Philadelphia.

What was Dion Martinez's occupation?

Dion Martinez was a chess player.

What nationality was Dion Martinez?

Dion Martinez was Cuban.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dion Martinez

· Wikidata: Q622949

· DBpedia: Dion Martinez

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