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Bjørn Nielsen

1907 – 1949

Danish chess player

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About Bjørn Nielsen

Lived 1907 – 1949 (aged 41). Bjørn Nielsen was a Danish chess player.

Bjørn (Björn, Bjorn) Nielsen (4 October 1907 – 21 May 1949) was a Danish chess master.

He played for Denmark in Chess Olympiads: In 1933, at fourth board in 5th Olympiad in Folkestone (+4 –2 =7); In 1935, at second board in 6th Olympiad in Warsaw (+3 –5 =6); In 1936, at third board in 3rd unofficial Chess Olympiad in Munich (+10 –2 =3). He won individual gold medal at Munich 1936.

In 1933, he tied for 6-7th in Copenhagen (Politiken, Aron Nimzowitsch won), In 1941, he tied for 5-6th in Munich (Europaturnier, Gösta Stoltz won).

He was Danish Champion in 1941, 1942, 1944, and 1946. In 1947 he shared 1st, but lost the play-off to Jens Enevoldsen, 0.5 point against 3.5 points. He also shared 1st in 1949 but died in Herning before the play-off against Poul Hage could take place.

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Important facts

Born
4 October 1907
Birth century
20th century
Died
21 May 1949, Herning
Occupation
Chess player
Nationality
Kingdom of Denmark

People in Bjørn Nielsen's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bjørn Nielsen?

Danish chess player (1907-1949)

When was Bjørn Nielsen born?

Bjørn Nielsen was born on 4 October 1907.

When did Bjørn Nielsen die?

Bjørn Nielsen died on 21 May 1949 in Herning.

What was Bjørn Nielsen's occupation?

Bjørn Nielsen was a chess player.

What nationality was Bjørn Nielsen?

Bjørn Nielsen was Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bjørn Nielsen

· Wikidata: Q4919901

· DBpedia: Bjørn Nielsen

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