"Lakewood, NJ -- A hobby he picked up in the 1940s became 97-year-old Gene Salomon's lifetime passion. And while he's played chess across the globe, he's now focused on growing the sport at his retirement community in Lakewood, New Jersey. Salomon was born in Gijn, Spain, and later migrated to Cuba. But he desired to learn the American way of life and business."
"Upon migrating to the USA, he met his wife of 64 years. He recalls being part of the Spanish national team as a substitute and also qualifying for the Cuban Olympic team in the 1950s, though was unable to attend. In his 90s, Salomon became a resident at Harrogate Retirement Community and soon wanted to start a chess club. He has since brought residents together to learn and play together."
Gene Salomon began playing chess in the 1940s and transformed the game into a lifelong pursuit, competing internationally and promoting local play. He was born in Gijn, Spain, migrated to Cuba, and later moved to the United States where he met his wife of 64 years. He served as a substitute on the Spanish national team and qualified for the Cuban Olympic team in the 1950s but could not attend. In his 90s he became a resident at Harrogate Retirement Community and founded a chess club that brings residents together. He aims to connect seniors with young players through local clubs and published a family chronicle titled "Sweet Memories: Family, Friends, Chess, and Sugar."
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