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It is well-known that chess and music go well together, and many are those who have achieved unusual proficiency in both.
Savielly Tartakower
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Savielly Tartakower
Age: 68 †
Born: 1887
Born: February 22
Died: 1956
Died: February 4
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Chess Player
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Rostov-na-Donu
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