Arnold Denker

Arnold Denker
Denker in 2004
Full name	Arnold Sheldon Denker
Born	(1914-02-21)February 21, 1914 New York City, New York, U.S.
Died	January 2, 2005(2005-01-02) (aged 90) Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Title	International Master (1950) Grandmaster (honorary, 1981)
Peak rating	2340 (July 1978)

Arnold Sheldon Denker (February 21, 1914 – January 2, 2005) was an American chess player and author. He was U.S. champion in 1944 and 1946. In later years he served in various chess organizations, receiving recognition from the United States Chess Federation, including in 2004 the highest honor, "Dean of American Chess".