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←Back to masters listAkiba Rubinstein

Akiba Rubinstein
Born
1880-12-01 / 1882-12-12The exact date is disputed; both versions are shown.
Died
1961-03-15
Countries
Russian EmpirePoland
Chess titles
Grandmaster
Also known as
Akiba Kiwelowicz Rubinstein
Favourite openings
- A46Yusupov-Rubinstein Systemas White · Named after the player
- C10French Defense: Rubinstein Variationas Black · Named after the player
- D05Rubinstein Openingas White · Named after the player
- D45Semi-Slav Defense: Rubinstein Systemas White · Named after the player
- E40Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein Systemas White · Named after the player
- E20Nimzo-Indian Defenseas White · Signature opening
- C48Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Rubinstein Variationas Black · Signature opening
- D30Queen's Gambit Declinedwith both colours · Signature opening
- C60Ruy Lopezas Black · In the repertoire
- D33Tarrasch Defense: Rubinstein Systemas White · In the repertoire
