About Dietmar Kolbus
Lived 1966 – 2024 (aged 58). Dietmar Kolbus was a German chess player.
Dietmar Kolbus (January 17, 1966 – July 22, 2024) was a German chess player who resided in and played for Germany and the Isle of Man.
Chess career Kolbus moved to Trier in the 1980s to study computer science, and also joined the SG Trier Bundesliga Chess Team. He later sponsored the team, moving them into the 4NCL.
Kolbus competed in the FIDE Grand Swiss Tournament 2023, where he was the bottom seed. He managed to hold draws against grandmasters Adhiban Baskaran, Adham Fawzy, and Alexandr Fier.
Kolbus died on July 22, 2024 while playing at the Biel Chess Festival 2024.
Personal life Off the chessboard, he was a programmer for SAP.
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Who was Dietmar Kolbus?
German chess player
When was Dietmar Kolbus born?
Dietmar Kolbus was born on 17 January 1966 in Rahden.
When did Dietmar Kolbus die?
Dietmar Kolbus died on 20 July 2024 in Biel/Bienne.
What was Dietmar Kolbus's occupation?
Dietmar Kolbus was a chess player.
What nationality was Dietmar Kolbus?
Dietmar Kolbus was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dietmar Kolbus. https://biography.guide/dietmar-kolbus/
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