What was Vera Menchik's full Czech name?
Věra Menčíková
Věra Menčiková
Věra Menčik
Věra Menčikova
Answer
Věra Menčíková was the full Czech name of Vera Menchik, the renowned chess player. Born in Moscow to Czech parents, Menčíková adopted the Anglicized version of her name for international competitions. Despite her Czech heritage, she represented England in chess tournaments and became the first Women's World Chess Champion, holding the title from 1927 until her tragic death in 1944.
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