Isidore Weiss

Male, Deceased Person

1867 – 1936

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Who was Isidore Weiss?

Isidore Weiss was a Frenchman who became the first world champion in draughts. He won eight world championships from 1894 to 1909, a record not matched until Alexei Chizhov nearly a century later.

In the game the Coup Weiss is a refinement of the Coup de l'Expresse named for him.

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Born
1867
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Died
Jun 12, 1936

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on July 23, 2013

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