About Allan Nilsson
Lived 1899 – 1949 (aged 50). Allan Nilsson was a Swedish chess player.
Allan Nilsson (18 May 1899 – 4 September 1949) was a Swedish chess master.
Nilsson was born in Gothenburg. He was Swedish champion in 1924–1929, and played four matches for the title, all in Gothenburg. He drew a match with Gustaf Nyholm (2.5 : 2.5) in 1921, won against Nyholm (3 : 1) in 1924, drew with Gösta Stoltz (2.5 : 2.5) in 1927, and lost to Gideon Ståhlberg (0 : 3) in 1929.
He tied for 2nd-3rd, behind Paul Johner, at Göteborg 1920, shared 1st with Anton Olson at Uppsala 1923, and took 3rd at Copenhagen 1924 (Nordic Championship, Aron Nimzowitsch won).
Nilsson represented Sweden in the 1st Chess Olympiad at London 1927, and tied for 9-11th in the Amateur World Championship (Max Euwe won), which took place during the 2nd Chess Olympiad at The Hague 1928.
Nilsson died in Gothenburg.
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Who was Allan Nilsson?
Swedish chess player (1899-1949)
When was Allan Nilsson born?
Allan Nilsson was born on 18 May 1899 in Gothenburg.
When did Allan Nilsson die?
Allan Nilsson died on 4 September 1949.
What was Allan Nilsson's occupation?
Allan Nilsson was a chess player.
What nationality was Allan Nilsson?
Allan Nilsson was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Allan Nilsson. https://biography.guide/allan-nilsson/
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