Akiba Rubinstein
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About
Early 20th century Polish chess Grandmaster whose World Championship match in 1914 was cancelled due to the start of World War I.
Before Fame
He was studying to become a Rabbi when he discovered his chess prowess.
Trivia
He had to abandon competitive chess as an older man due to mental illness.
Family Life
He was born and raised as a member of a Jewish family in Poland.
Associated With
He was a contemporary of Russian player Savielly Tartakower.
