Henrique Mecking
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About
Brazilian chess master who dominated in his own country in the 1970s and did very well in international competition.
Before Fame
He was the first Brazilian to become a Grandmaster, when he achieved the ranking in 1971.
Trivia
His nickname is Mequinho and he won the Interzonals of Petropolis 1973 and Manila 1976.
Family Life
He was born and raised in Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil.
Associated With
He, alongside Eugenio Torre, was an example of chess popularity on the rise worldwide.
