Genesis Potini Net Worth

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Genesis Potini was a renowned New Zealand chess player who had a net worth of $45 million. He was born in 1963 and was known for his speed chess skills. His life was the subject of the award-winning documentary Dark Horse. Potini was a beloved figure in the chess world and his legacy lives on.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	September 5, 1963
Birth Place	New Zealand
Age	60 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign	Virgo

💰 Net worth: $45 million (2024)

About

Former New Zealand chess player known for his proficiency in speed chess. He was the subject of the award-winning documentary Dark Horse.

Before Fame

He used chess as a way to help underprivileged children in New Zealand, founding The Eastern Knights chess club.

Trivia

He suffered from bi-polar disorder, a struggle which was looked at in Dark Horse.

Family Life

He was of Maori descent. He died in 2011.

Associated With

In 2014, Dark Horse was turned into a feature film in which he was portrayed by Cliff Curtis.

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