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John Donaldson

American chess player · United States · On the map · Chess Players · Born 1958 · age 68

William John Donaldson, known as John Donaldson, is an American chess player, author, journalist and chess official. Like many of his contemporaries, he began playing in the aftermath of the World Chess Championship 1972 between Fischer and Spassky.

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He joined the Tacoma Chess Club in September 1972, and is still involved with the game almost 50 years later.

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United States
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Chess Players
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Chess Player
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Born 1958 · age 68