About Uzi Geller
Lived 1931 – 2024 (aged 93). Uzi Geller was an Israeli chess player.
Uzi Geller (; 27 January 1931 – 2 June 2024) was an Israeli chess master.
Geller was Israeli Champion in 1971–72. He tied for 7–10th at Netanya 1968 (Bobby Fischer won), tied for 9–10th at Netanya 1969 (Samuel Reshevsky won), took 16th at Netanya 1971 (Lubomir Kavalek and Bruno Parma won), and tied for 6–7th at Teheran 1972 (West Asian zonal, Shimon Kagan won). Geller died on 2 June 2024, at the age of 93.
Geller twice represented Israel in Chess Olympiads: In 1970, at fourth board in 19th Chess Olympiad in Siegen (+5 –3 =4); In 1972, at third board in 20th Chess Olympiad in Skopje (+1 –5 =1).
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Who was Uzi Geller?
Israeli chess player
When was Uzi Geller born?
Uzi Geller was born on 27 January 1931 in Givat Haim.
When did Uzi Geller die?
Uzi Geller died on 2 June 2024 in Givat Haim Meuhad.
What was Uzi Geller's occupation?
Uzi Geller was a chess player.
What nationality was Uzi Geller?
Uzi Geller was Israeli.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Uzi Geller. https://biography.guide/uzi-geller/
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