About María Teresa Mora
Lived 1902 – 1980 (aged 77). María Teresa Mora was a Cuban chess player, known for Cuban Chess Championship.
María Teresa Mora Iturralde (15 October 1902 – 3 October 1980) was a Cuban chess master.
Born in Havana, she is the only person who received direct lessons from José Raúl Capablanca. Mora was the first woman to win the Cuban Chess Championship (in 1922).
She was twice a challenger for the Women's World Champion. She tied for seventh/eighth place at Buenos Aires 1939 (Vera Menchik won), and 10-11th at Moscow 1949/50 (Lyudmila Rudenko won).
Mora was awarded the Woman International Master (WIM) title in 1950. She was born and died in Havana.
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Who was María Teresa Mora?
Cuban chess player (1902-1980)
When was María Teresa Mora born?
María Teresa Mora was born on 15 October 1902 in Havana.
When did María Teresa Mora die?
María Teresa Mora died on 3 October 1980 in Havana.
What was María Teresa Mora's occupation?
María Teresa Mora was a chess player.
What was María Teresa Mora known for?
María Teresa Mora was known for Cuban Chess Championship.
What nationality was María Teresa Mora?
María Teresa Mora was Cuban.
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