Gresser, Gisela Kahn

Gresser was the first woman to achieve a master's rating.

Birth and Death Dates:
Feb. 18, 1906 - ?

Career Highlights:

Gisela captured the U.S. Women's Chess Championship eight times: her first in 1944, and the last in 1969, at the age of 63.

She participated in 3 Women's Olympiads on the U.S. team: 1957-66.

Origin:
Detroit, USA

Category:
International Grand Master: 1950

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