Harry Golombek
British chess player, author (1911-1995) · United Kingdom · On the map · Chess Players · Died at 83
Harold Golombek OBE was a British chess player, chess author, and wartime codebreaker. He was three times British chess champion, in 1947, 1949, and 1955 and finished second in 1948.
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A typical day, 30 days to 9 November 2026
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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Chess Players
Type
Chess Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1911 to 1995 · aged 83
