Robin Smith (chess player)

Robin Smith (August 17, 1952 – May 1, 2009) was an American chess player and writer. He held the ICCF title of Correspondence Chess Grandmaster (GM),[1] was a two-time US Correspondence Chess Champion, and author of the book Modern Chess Analysis.[2] His last and highest ICCF rating was 2642, which he achieved in only 64 games from 1997 to 2008.[1]

Robin Smith
CountryUnited States
BornAugust 17, 1952 (1952-08-17)
DiedMay 1, 2009 (2009-06) (aged 56)
TitleICCF Grandmaster (2004)
ICCF rating2642 (April 2008)[1]

Books edit

  • Smith, Robin (2004), Modern Chess Analysis, Gambit Publications, ISBN 1-904600-08-5

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "ICCF Ratings: USA GM Smith, Robin (2642)". ICCF.com. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  2. ^ Dunne, Alex (February 2005). "Check is in the Mail: Spotlight on Robin Smith" (PDF). Chess Life.

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