lichess, 3 months ago

Vera Menchik, 1st Women World Champion, was born #onthisday in 1906.
Strong players who lost to her were said to be "members" of a "club". Notable members are Euwe, Reshevsky and Colle, while among "candidates" (who drew) there are Najdorf and her trainer Maroczy.

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