Ruth Cardoso (born Ruth Volkl; February 9, 1934 – February 11, 2000) was a Brazilian
chess
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player born in Belmonte. She was awarded the title
Woman International Master
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by
the International Chess Federation in 1970.
References
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International Tournament Record of Ruth CardosoMemorial Tournament to Ruth Cardoso in BrazilUS Tournament Record of Ruth Cardoso
1934 births
2000 deaths
20th-century chess players
Brazilian female chess players
Chess Woman International Masters
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