Liliental, Andor Arnoldovich

Liliental started playing chess at the relatively late age of 16, but quickly became one of the leading masters. His game was defined by his keen intuition, original strategic planning, and unusual combinational approach (for example his game with Capablanca in the 1934-35 tournament (Gastichgoy), when he shared the 5-6 place with Botvinnik).

In 1976, Liliental returned to his native Budapest, having lived in the USSR since 1939.

Birth and Death Dates:
b. May 15, 1911

Career Highlights:

Honored Master of the Sport: 1943.
1949 USSR Champion.
Played in national and international tournaments.
He was a chess journalist

In 1957 Liliental was awarded with the Badge of Honor.

Prior to his move to USSR, Liliental played on the Hungarian team in the Olympiads of 1935 (scoring 15 points out of 19) and 1937 (12 out of 17). His best results were in the 1933 Olympics when he scored 13 points out of 13.

Liliental captained the Hungarian team at the 1937 FIDE tournament, which took second place that year. He later set a record by playing 250 opponents simultaneously.

Origin:
Hungary (b. Moscow, Russia, USSR)

Category:
International Grand Master: 1957

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