Amon Simutowe
Chess Player

Amon Simutowe Net Worth

Amon Simutowe is a Zambian chess player who was born on January 6, 1982. He made history in 2007 when he became the first ever Grandmaster from sub-Saharan Africa. His success has inspired many other African chess players to pursue their dreams of becoming a Grandmaster.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day January 6, 1982
Birth Place Zambia
Age 42 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Capricorn

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

Zambian chess player who became the first ever Grandmaster from sub-Saharan Africa in 2007.

Before Fame

As a young player he was nicknamed Pawn because of his size.

Trivia

He is the third ever black chess Grandmaster and in 2009 he won the South African Open.

Family Life

His mother died shortly before his second birthday.

Associated With

He and Alejandro Ramirez represent the non-European chess world with pride and skill.

About the author

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