He competed in four U.S. Chess Championships , with his best finish being a tie for third in 1946 .
Santasiere won the 1945 U.S. Open Chess Championship , four New York State championships , and six Marshall Chess Club championships .
Santasiere competed in four U.S. Chess Championships , with Santasiere 's best finish being a tie for third in 1946 .
Santasiere won the 1945 U.S. Open Chess Championship , four New York State championships , and six Marshall Chess Club championships .