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A Forgotten Olympic Champion: Chess Problem Composer Pál Faragó

Summary/Abstract: This study focuses on Romania’s first Olympic champion, the Hungarian-born grandmaster Pál Faragó, who was a chess problem composer (1886–1970). Specifically, it delves into Faragó’s achievements in Hungary, his activities related to Hungarian chess publications, and his editorial work. This is done because Faragó, despite his remarkable achievements, currently receives very little attention and, particularly in the Hungarian context, references to him are considered scarce. Of course, this can be attributed to several factors: firstly, despite its extensive Hungarian traditions, the sport of chess is less represented in our country today compared to physical, especially spectator sports. Secondly, chess problem composition as a genre is considered peripheral within the realm of chess. Thirdly, it cannot be overlooked that Faragó, although of Hungarian origin, won an Olympic gold medal in 1936 and a bronze in 1952 while representing Romania.

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