Max Euwe

Max Euwe was a Dutch chess grandmaster and World Chess Champion from 1935 to 1937. He was a prominent figure in the development of the Ruy Lopez opening. Euwe was also a mathematician and engineer, and worked on various projects related to chess and mathematics. He was known for his analytical style of play and his ability to think several moves ahead. Euwe was born on May 20, 1901, in The Hague, Netherlands, and passed away on May 26, 1981.