About Norman Macleod
Lived 1927 – 1991 (aged 63). Norman Macleod was a British chess composer and chess player.
Norman Alasdair Macleod (6 December 1927, in Glasgow – 2 October 1991) was a Scottish chess player and chess composer. He gained title Grandmaster of the FIDE for Chess Composition in 1993.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Norman Macleod?
British chess player and composer (1927–1991)
When was Norman Macleod born?
Norman Macleod was born on 6 December 1927 in Glasgow.
When did Norman Macleod die?
Norman Macleod died on 2 October 1991 in Ross-on-Wye.
What was Norman Macleod's occupation?
Norman Macleod was a chess composer and chess player.
What nationality was Norman Macleod?
Norman Macleod was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Norman Macleod (chess problemist)
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