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Stefano Tatai

1938 – 2017

Italian chess player

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Lived 1938 – 2017 (aged 79). Stefano Tatai was an Italian chess player.

Stefano Tatai (23 May 1938 in Rome – 29 May 2017 in Tenerife) was an Italian chess master. He was of Hungarian descent. He was awarded the Italian national master title in 1958, and the International Master title in 1966. He was twelve times Italian champion, in 1962, 1965, 1967, 1970, 1974, 1977, 1979, 1983, 1985, 1990, 1991 and 1994.

During the 1950s, he coached composer Ennio Morricone, who became a strong chess player.

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Who was Stefano Tatai?

Italian chess player (1938–2017)

When was Stefano Tatai born?

Stefano Tatai was born on 23 March 1938 in Rome.

When did Stefano Tatai die?

Stefano Tatai died on 29 May 2017 in Tenerife.

What was Stefano Tatai's occupation?

Stefano Tatai was a chess player.

What nationality was Stefano Tatai?

Stefano Tatai was Italian.

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· Wikipedia: Stefano Tatai

· Wikidata: Q2527387

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