Walter Browne
Chess Player

Walter Browne Net Worth

He was also the World Open Chess Champion in 1976 and the World Blitz Chess Champion in 1988. He has earned a total of $1.2 million in prize money from chess tournaments. Walter Browne is an Australian-born American chess player who has a net worth of $35 million. He was born in Sydney in 1949 and has won the U.S. Chess Championship six times, the World Open Chess Championship in 1976, and the World Blitz Chess Championship in 1988. He has earned a total of $1.2 million in prize money from chess tournaments.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day January 10, 1949
Birth Place Sydney, Australia
Age 75 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Capricorn

💰 Net worth: $35 million (2024)

About

Australian born American chess player who won the U.S. Chess Championship six times: in 1974, 1975, 1977, 1980, 1981, and 1983.

Before Fame

He briefly played professionally for Australia before representing the United States.

Trivia

He won the 1991 Canadian Open Chess Championship and he was a successful professional poker player when he wasn't playing chess.

Family Life

He was born in Sydney, Australia but moved to the United States with his family when he was three years old.

Associated With

Only Bobby Fischer earned more U.S. Championships than his six.

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