Donald Byrne
Chess Player

Donald Byrne Net Worth

Donald Byrne is an American chess legend who was born in 1930 and is best known for his loss to Bobby Fischer in the 'Game of the Century'. He has a net worth of $100 million and has played for five U.S. Chess Olympiad teams from 1962 to 1972. He is considered one of the greatest chess players of all time.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day June 12, 1930
Birth Place New York
Age 93 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Gemini

💰 Net worth: $100 million (2024)

About

American chess legend who played for five U.S. Chess Olympiad teams from 1962 to 1972 and is best known for losing to Bobby Fischer in the 'Game of the Century'.

Before Fame

He was already winning chess championships by the early 1950s.

Trivia

He lost to Bobby Fischer in 1956 when the latter was only 13 years old.

Family Life

He was born and raised in New York City.

Associated With

He was one of Bobby Fischer's most famous competitors.

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