Timothy Taylor (chess player)
Timothy Taylor (born February 9, 1953 ) is an American chess player , writer and director.
Life
In 1977 he won the US Open together with Leonid Schamkowitsch and Andrew Soltis . In 1978 he played for the US national team at the U26 World Cup in Mexico City on the second reserve board. He has held the title of International Master since 1982 . His highest rating was 2480 in 1985.
Timothy Taylor pursues other interests besides chess: He is also the author of the novels "Elaine the Fair" and "Amanda" and the director of the film "Wicked Pursuits".
Chess books
- Bird's Opening (2005)
- Pawn Sacrifice (2008)
- True Combat Chess (2008)
- The Budapest Gambit (2009)
- Alekhine Alert (2010)
- Slay the Spanish (20011)
- Slay the Sicilian (2012)
Web links
- Timothy Taylor at the World Chess Federation FIDE (English)
- Replayable chess games by Timothy Taylor on 365Chess.com
- Timothy Taylor's Homepage
Individual evidence
- ↑ Timothy Taylor at the U26 World Cup on olimpbase.org (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Taylor, Timothy |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American chess player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 9, 1953 |