David Gertler

David Gertler (USA), has held the FIDE Master title since 1985. A former Chess Life magazine staff member, he has written many published articles and game analyses. Highlights of his half century of tournament competition range from being co-champion of the 1982 US Junior Open to twice finishing joint-second in the US Senior Open. David has played the Mackenzie Variation more than 1,000 times (with great success) in classical, rapid, and blitz games.