Gary Koshnitsky

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Gregory (Gary) Koshnitsky (6 October 1907, Kishinev – 17 September 1999, Australia) was an Australian chess master.

Born in Kishinev, Bessarabia (then Russia, now Moldova), he emigrated in his youth to Australia.

He was Australian Champion in 1933 and 1939 (with Lajos Steiner), and won three Queensland titles, seven N.S.W. titles, and one S.A. title (1966). His last win was something of an anniversary he won his first tournament in Australia, the Queensland championship in 1926.

Awarded the IMC title in 1972. He was appointed Honorary Member of FIDE in 1993.