María Teresa Mora

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María Teresa Mora Iturralde (15 October 1902 – 3 October 1980) was a Cuban chess master.

She is the only person who received direct lessons from José Raúl Capablanca.[1] Mora was the first woman among men who won the Cuban Championship in 1922.[2],[3]

She was twice a challenger for the Women's World Champion. She tied for 7-8th at Buenos Aires 1939 (Vera Menchik won),[4],[5] and 10-11th at Moscow 1949/50 Lyudmila Rudenko won).[6]

Mora was awarded the Woman International Master (WIM) title in 1950.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Emisora Habana Radio
  2. ^ Ajedrez
  3. ^ Cuba -La Jiribilla
  4. ^ Campeonato Mundo femenino Buenos Aires 1939
  5. ^ femminile
  6. ^ World Chess Championship (women) : 1949-50 Title Tournament
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