About Charles Pirie
Lived 1897 – 1960 (aged 63). Charles Pirie was a British chess player.
Charles Pirie (8 January 1897 – 3 February 1960) was a Scottish chess player.
Biography Charles Pirie graduated from University of Aberdeen in 1920. He worked as a mathematics teacher all his life.
Charles Pirie took an active part in the work of the Aberdeen chess club Bon-Accord CC. His most notable organizing work is related to the Scottish Chess Championship of 1939, held in Aberdeen.
Charles Pirie played for Scotland in the Chess Olympiad: In 1937, at reserve board in the 7th Chess Olympiad in Stockholm (+0, =1, -9).
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Who was Charles Pirie?
Scottish chess player
When was Charles Pirie born?
Charles Pirie was born on 8 January 1897 in Aberdeen.
When did Charles Pirie die?
Charles Pirie died on 3 February 1960 in Aberdeen.
What was Charles Pirie's occupation?
Charles Pirie was a chess player.
What nationality was Charles Pirie?
Charles Pirie was British.
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