Polgar Zsófia (02.11.1974)

Hungarian International Master (1990), Woman Grandmaster (1989), living in Israel. Gold medalist for girls and silver medalist in the overall World Championship Under-14 in Puerto Rico, 1986. Silver medalist at the World Junior Championship Under-20 in Brazil, 1993. World Junior U20 Rapid Champion in Mazatlan, Mexico, 1986. Her best achievement was her success in Banco

Duckstein Dr. Andreas (02.08.1927)

Austrian International Master (1955) born in Hungary. Austrian Champion in 1954, 1956 and 1977. He was awarded a gold medal for the best individual score on board 2 at the 1958 Olympiad. Certainly, unusually, Duckstein has defeated three world champions (Euwe, Botvinnik, and Spassky)! Best results: Hastings 1958-59, 5th; Arleshiem 1961, 2nd; IBM Amsterdam 1964,

Polgar Zsuzsa (19.04.1969)

U.S. Grandmaster (1991) and Woman Grandmaster (1984) born in Hungary. Women’s World Champion 1997-1999, she did not defend her title. Winner of 4 Women’s World Championships (Under 16, Blitz, Rapid, and Classical). At the Women’s Olympiads, she won 10 medals including 5 golds, 4 silvers, and 1 bronze. Zsuzsa learned to play chess when she was four.

Panno Oscar Roberto (17.03.1935)

Argentinian Grandmaster (1955). Civil Engineer. World Junior Champion in 1953, Argentine champion in 1953 and 1985. Finished eighth at the Candidates’ Tournament in 1956. Gold medal for the best overall score at the Pan American Team Championship in 1985. Best results: won or shared first at Mar del Plata 1954, Rio 1957, Bogota 1958, Buenos

Panchenko Alexander Nikolaevich (05.10.1953-19.05.2009)

Russian Grandmaster (1980). Honored Coach of the Russian Federation. One of the founders of the Chelyabinsk variation in the Sicilian defense. Soviet U26 Champion in 1978. Best results: Bratislava 1971, 1st; Odessa 1973, 1st-2nd; Lublin 1977, 1st -2nd, Sochi 1980, 1st; Hradec Kralove, 1982; Prague 1982, 1st; Bayamo 1982, 1st; Plovdiv 1982, 2nd. Panchenko stopped

Peng Xiaomin (08.04.1973)

Chinese Grandmaster (1997) who is living in Canada. Best results: Qingdalo Cup 1999, 2nd; Sufe Cup Shanghai 2000, 3rd. Best ELO: 2657 in 2000. A participant in the Olympiads from 1994 until 2000, a participant in the 1993 World Team Championship and in 1997, 1999 and 2000 World Championships. Peng Xiaomin is married to Women

Puc Stojan (09.04.1921 – 20.01.2004)

Slovenian Grandmaster (Honarary Grandndmaster, 1984). Slovenian Champion in 1958, 1965 and 1967. He was close to winning the Yugoslavian championship on three occasions. Best results: won or shared first at Vienna 1949, Dortmund 1951, Sarajevo 1957 and 1960. Also second at Polanica Zdroj and Montilla 1973, second-third at Manila 1975 and third at Havana in 1982.

Prie Eric (14.03.1962)

French Grandmaster (1995). Vice-Senior World Champion in 2017. French Champion in 1995, Paris Champion in 1982, 1983, 1992 and 1996. Coach. Former Technical Director of the French Federation (1998-2002). Best results: won or shared first at Strasbourg in 1991, Marseille 2006, San Sebastian Open 2006, Chamaliere Open 2007, Jura Open 2009, Loubatiere Memorial 2010 and 2011.

Polugayevsky Lev Abramovich (29.11.1934 – 30.08.1995)

Russian Grandmaster (1962), one of the world’s best ten players during the 1970s. Polugayevsky played in nearly 40 strong tournaments from 1960 to the mid-1981s, winning or sharing 18 first and 10-second prizes. Best results: won or shared first at Mar del Plata 1962, Sochi 1963, Budapest 1966, Beverwijk 1966, Amsterdam 1970, Mar del Plata

Fier Alexandr Hilario Takeda (11.03.1988)

Brazilian Grandmaster (2007), Brazilian Champion in 2018 and many times the Pan  American Youth Champion. Best results: Brazilian championship 2005, 3rd; X Magistr.de la Republica 2006, 1st; International 65 Anos da Fede 2006, 1st; Santos 2007, 1st; Aberto do Brasil Contaud 2007, 1st; VI Regina Helena Prol Santos 2008; Manresa Open 2009, 1st-4thMagistral Hebraica 2009,