Birthdate: February 16, 1906
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Moscow, Russia
Died: June 26, 1944
Vera Menchik was a celebrated chess player who made history as the Women’s World Chess Champion from 1927 to 1944. She was a trailblazer for women in chess, being the first to compete in high-level tournaments against male opponents. Menchik’s remarkable success was demonstrated by her numerous wins in round-robin events and her impressive record of consecutive victories. Her influence in women’s chess is commemorated through the Vera Menchik Cup, presented to the triumphant team at the Women’s Chess Olympiad.
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