About Adolf Stern
Lived 1849 – 1907 (aged 57). Adolf Stern was a German chess player.
Adolf Stern (25 December 1849, Grünstadt, Rhineland-Palatinate – 24 August 1907, Mannheim) was a German chess master.
Born into a merchant Jewish family, he was the second child of Jacob Stern and Babette Caroline. At the beginning of his chess career, he participated in Baden-Baden 1870 chess tournament, playing only four games (scoring 1½/4) because of Franco-Prussian War (as a Bavarian reservist, he fought in the war). In August 1871 he played in Wiesbaden (section I) scoring 3/4. In September 1871 he took second place, behind Samuel Mieses, in Bad Ems. In July/August 1878 he took ninth in Frankfurt (the 12th WDSB–Kongress, Louis Paulsen won).
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Who was Adolf Stern?
German chess player (1849-1907)
When was Adolf Stern born?
Adolf Stern was born on 25 December 1849 in Grünstadt.
When did Adolf Stern die?
Adolf Stern died on 24 August 1907 in Mannheim.
What was Adolf Stern's occupation?
Adolf Stern was a chess player.
What nationality was Adolf Stern?
Adolf Stern was German.
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· DBpedia: Adolf Stern (chess player)
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