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Manuel Aaron
December 30, 1935 - Unknown

First, Middle and Last Name: Manuel Aaron
Date of Birth: December 30, 1935	Date of Death:
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Birth: Taungoo, Myanmar	Education:
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Residence(s): India	Spouse(s):
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Other: First Indian chess master in the second half of the 20th century.

Manuel Aaron (India) v. Donner in fourth round of Hoogovens tournament, Beverwijk, January 14, 1962.

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Manuel Aaron Receives Title of International Master 19 Mar 1961, Sun The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, New South Wales, New South Wales, Australia) Newspapers.com

Manuel Aaron Receives Title of International Master
“Manuel Aaron, who is 25 years old, receives the title of International Master, as the winner of Zone 9. He will be the zone representative in the next Interzonal tournament which should be played later this year.”

Interesting footnote: This event occurs just prior to Bobby Fischer and Manuel Aaron meeting for competition in Stockholm Interzonal 1962. Manuel Aaron recalls his friendly interaction with Bobby

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