Uzi Geller Explained

Uzi Geller (Hebrew: עוזי גלר; 27 January 1931 – 2 June 2024) was an Israeli chess master.

Geller was Israeli Champion in 1971–72. He tied for 7–10th at Netanya 1968 (Bobby Fischer won),^[1] tied for 9–10th at Netanya 1969 (Samuel Reshevsky won),^[2] took 16th at Netanya 1971 (Lubomir Kavalek and Bruno Parma won),^[3] and tied for 6–7th at Teheran 1972 (West Asian zonal, Shimon Kagan won).^[4] Geller died on 2 June 2024, at the age of 93.^[5]

Geller twice represented Israel in Chess Olympiads:

• In 1970, at fourth board in 19th Chess Olympiad in Siegen (+5 –3 =4);
• In 1972, at third board in 20th Chess Olympiad in Skopje (+1 –5 =1).^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: International tournament, Netanya 1968. netanyachess.com. 18 July 2018.
2. Web site: International tournament, Netanya 1969. netanyachess.com. 18 July 2018.
3. Web site: International tournament, Netanya 1971. netanyachess.com. 18 July 2018.
4. http://www.chessmetrics.com Welcome to the Chessmetrics site
5. Web site: עוזי גלר ז"ל . chess.org.il . 10 June 2024 . 4 June 2024.
6. http://www.olimpbase.org OlimpBase :: the encyclopaedia of team chess