About Eva Aronson
Lived 1908 – 1999 (aged 90). Eva Aronson was an American chess player.
Eva Karolina Aronson ( Hedén, 2 March 1908 – 8 January 1999) was a Sweden-born American chess player who held the title of Woman International Master (WIM, 1972). She was a winner the U.S. Women's Chess Championship.
Biography From the 1950s to the 1970s, Aronson was one of the leading chess players in the United States. She won the United States Women's Chess Championship in 1972. Also she four times won United States Women's Open Chess Championship: 1953, 1961, 1969, and 1973.
In 1967, Aronson participated in the Women's World Chess Championship Candidates Tournament in Subotica and ranked 18th place. In 1973, she participated in the Women's World Chess Championship Interzonal Tournament in Menorca and shared 17th-18th place.
Aronson played for United States in the Women's Chess Olympiad: In 1966, at first reserve board in the 3rd Chess Olympiad (women) in Oberhausen (+2, =0, -4).
In 1972, Aronson was awarded the FIDE Woman International Master (WIM) title. She was married to chess player Ninus Aronson (1897-1984).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eva Aronson?
USA chess player (1908-1999)
When was Eva Aronson born?
Eva Aronson was born on 2 March 1908 in Linköping.
When did Eva Aronson die?
Eva Aronson died on 8 January 1999 in Illinois.
What was Eva Aronson's occupation?
Eva Aronson was a chess player.
What nationality was Eva Aronson?
Eva Aronson was American.
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