About
Hungarian chess master who was an unparalleled master in his native Hungary and one of the top competitors in international play.
Before Fame
He began competing in serious competition at the age of 15.
Trivia
The Maróczy bind, a formation that White may adopt against some variations of the Sicilian Defense, is named after him.
Family Life
He supported his family by working as an engineer.
Associated With
He has been compared to the top Soviet players of his era including Boris Verlinsky.
