About Luis Roux Cabral
Lived 1913 – 1973 (aged 59–60). Luis Roux Cabral was an Uruguayan chess player.
Luis Lisandro Roux Cabral (17 November 1913 - 1973) was a Uruguayan chess master. He was born in Montevideo.
Chess career
He won the Uruguayan Chess Championship twice, in 1948 and 1971, and played for Uruguay in the Chess Olympiads of 1939, 1964 and 1966.
"The Uruguayan Immortal"
In the Uruguay Championship of 1943, Roux Cabral defeated B. Molinari with a brilliant sacrificial attack; the combination is known as "The Uruguayan Immortal". Fred Reinfeld annotated the game on pages 11–12 of the Chess Correspondent, May–June 1944. His final remark was: "A game destined for immortality."
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Luis Roux Cabral?
Uruguayan chess player
When was Luis Roux Cabral born?
Luis Roux Cabral was born on 17 November 1913 in Montevideo.
When did Luis Roux Cabral die?
Luis Roux Cabral died in 1973.
What was Luis Roux Cabral's occupation?
Luis Roux Cabral was a chess player.
What nationality was Luis Roux Cabral?
Luis Roux Cabral was Uruguayan.
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