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Alexander Fritz

1857 – 1932

German chess player

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About Alexander Fritz

Lived 1857 – 1932 (aged 75). Alexander Fritz was a German chess player.

Alexander Fritz (15 January 185722 April 1932) was a German chess master.

He tied for fifth/sixth with Wilfried Paulsen at Frankfurt 1878 (the 12th WDSB-Congress, Louis Paulsen won), took 9th at Braunschweig 1880 (the 13th WDSB-Congress, L. Paulsen won), took 13th at Wiesbaden 1880 (Joseph Henry Blackburne, Adolf Schwarz, and Berthold Englisch won).

He participated in the DSB Congress five times and took 16th at Nuremberg 1883 (the third DSB-Congress, Szymon Winawer won), took 20th place at Frankfurt 1887 (the fifth DSB-Congress, George Henry Mackenzie won), tied for 13-14th at Breslau 1889 (the sixth DSB-Congress, Siegbert Tarrasch won), took 15th at Cologne 1898 (the 11th DSB-Congress, Amos Burn won), and took 16th at Düsseldorf 1908 (the 16th DSB-Congress, Frank James Marshall won).

He often put on blindfold exhibitions. In one he scored eight wins, two draws and two losses including this game:

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Important facts

Born
15 January 1857, Kirchlotheim
Birth century
19th century
Died
22 April 1932, Alsfeld
Occupation
Chess player
Nationality
Germany

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alexander Fritz?

German chess player (1857–1932)

When was Alexander Fritz born?

Alexander Fritz was born on 15 January 1857 in Kirchlotheim.

When did Alexander Fritz die?

Alexander Fritz died on 22 April 1932 in Alsfeld.

What was Alexander Fritz's occupation?

Alexander Fritz was a chess player.

What nationality was Alexander Fritz?

Alexander Fritz was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexander Fritz

· Wikidata: Q72159

· DBpedia: Alexander Fritz

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