About Herbert Seidman
Lived 1920 – 1995 (aged 74). Herbert Seidman was an American chess player.
Herbert Seidman (17 October 1920 – 30 August 1995) was a U.S. Senior Master of chess born in New York City. He played several times in the U.S. Chess Championship. He was known for his swashbuckling-style. He defeated many notable players, including Pal Benko, Arthur Bisguier, Donald Byrne, Arnold Denker, William Lombardy, Edmar Mednis, Samuel Reshevsky, and Jan Timman.
In 1961, Seidman won the most games of any player in the U.S. Championship, but did not win the tournament.
He played on board eight in the famous US vs USSR radio match in September 1945, losing both games to Viacheslav Ragozin.
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Who was Herbert Seidman?
American chess player (1920-1995)
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Herbert Seidman was born on 17 October 1920 in New York City.
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Herbert Seidman died on 30 August 1995 in New York City.
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Herbert Seidman was a chess player.
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Herbert Seidman was American.
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