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Norman Littlewood

1933 – 1989

English chess player

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Lived 1933 – 1989 (aged 55–56). Norman Littlewood was a British chess player.

Norman Littlewood (31 January 1933 – May 1989) was an English chess player, British Chess Championship medalist (1963, 1965, 1966).

Biography Norman Littlewood was a representative of a well-known chess family. He was the younger brother of the master John Littlewood. Like his older brother, Norman Littlewood played in a sharply attacking style, for which he received the nickname "Little Tal" from British journalists in his youth. Norman Littlewood was British Chess Championship repeated participant where which won three silver medals: in 1963, 1965, and 1966. Also he was often participated in Hastings International Chess Congress.

Norman Littlewood played for England in the Chess Olympiads: In 1964, at fourth board in the 16th Chess Olympiad in Tel Aviv (+6, =2, -6), In 1966, at fourth board in the 17th Chess Olympiad in Havana (+5, =4, -5).

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Norman Littlewood?

English chess player

When was Norman Littlewood born?

Norman Littlewood was born on 31 January 1933 in Sheffield.

When did Norman Littlewood die?

Norman Littlewood died in 1989.

What was Norman Littlewood's occupation?

Norman Littlewood was a chess player.

What nationality was Norman Littlewood?

Norman Littlewood was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Norman Littlewood

· Wikidata: Q106640792

· DBpedia: Norman Littlewood

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