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Alexander Romanovsky

1880 – 1943

Lithuanian-Russian chess player

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About Alexander Romanovsky

Lived 1880 – 1943 (aged 62–63). Alexander Romanovsky was a Russian chess player.

Alexander Arsenievich Romanovsky (12 June 1880 – 1943) was a Lithuanian-Russian chess master. He was born in Kaunas, Lithuania (then Russian Empire). He was the elder brother of Peter Romanovsky.

At the beginning of the 20th century, he played in several local tournaments in Sankt Petersburg. He tied for 6–7th in 1905/06 (the 4th All-Russian Masters' Tournament, Gersz Salwe won), took 4th in 1907 (Sergey von Freymann won), took 3rd in 1908 (Quadrangular, S. Lebedev won), took 3rd in 1909 (Grigory Levenfish won), and took 11th in 1911 (All-Russian Amateur Tournament, Stepan Levitsky won).

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Alexander Arsenievich Romanovsky

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alexander Romanovsky?

Lithuanian-Russian chess player

When was Alexander Romanovsky born?

Alexander Romanovsky was born on 12 June 1880.

When did Alexander Romanovsky die?

Alexander Romanovsky died in 1943.

What was Alexander Romanovsky's occupation?

Alexander Romanovsky was a chess player.

What nationality was Alexander Romanovsky?

Alexander Romanovsky was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexander Romanovsky

· Wikidata: Q4719972

· DBpedia: Alexander Romanovsky (chess player)

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