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Nicholas Ernest de Firmian (born July 26, 1957) is an American chess player who received the FIDE title of Grandmaster (GM) in 1985. He is a three-time U.S. chess champion , winning in 1987 (with Joel Benjamin ), 1995, and 1998.
One of the most popular players of his generation, Nick de Firmian found great success after attaining grandmaster status in 1985. He is a three-time U.S. Champion, taking the title in 1987, 1995, and 1998, and has represented the U.S. at various Interzonals, as well as in eight Olympiads between 1980 and 2000.
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Apr 8, 2008 · As this book goes to press, de Firmian reigns as the current United States Chess Champion—making him a three-time winner of the top American title. He has also represented the United States in seven Chess Olympiads and three World Chess Championship cycles.
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An Exclusive U.S. Chess Trust Interview with Nick de Firmian by Jim Eade. CT: How did you learn to play chess? How old were you, and who were you biggest influences? NdF: I learned to play chess one day when I was 5 years old and sick.
De Firmian, Nick. World Rank (Active): 1130. Federation: United States of America. FIDE ID: 2000105. B-Year: 1957.
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Nick de Firmian (1957-) is an American chess player, who in 1985 received the FIDE title of Grandmaster . He’s also a chess author, best known for his work on the 13th, 14th and 15th editions of the important chess opening book Modern Chess Openings.