Flohr, Salomon Mikhailovich

In 1937 Salo Flohr was nominated by FIDE to be the official candidate to play Alekhine for the World Championship. Arrangements were started for a match with Alekhine, but the plans were dropped when Flohr's adopted homeland of Czechoslovakia was annexed by Germany.

Birth and Death Dates:
Nov. 21, 1908 - July 18, 1983

Career Highlights:

Flohr became an Honored Master of the Sport in 1948. He was one of the contestants for the World Champion title in the 1930's, participating in the challenger match in 1950. Salo was an international mediator in 1963, and was awarded with a Badge of Honor in 1957.

Flohr was a chess journalist and a literary man. He worked as a commentator for a magazine called "Ogonek" [flame] from 1951 to 1983.

In his game, Flohr was known for his ability to turn even the the smallest advantage into victory. He was precise in his defense style and masterly in the endgame.

Salo played in five Olympiads as a Czechoslovakia team member:
1930:
1931: scoring 11 points out of 18
1933: 9 out of 14
1935: 13 out of 17
1937: 12.5 out of 16

Origin:
Czechoslovakia (b. Poland)

Category:
IGM: 1950

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