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Endre Steiner

1901 – 1944

Hungarian chess player

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Lived 1901 – 1944 (aged 43). Endre Steiner was a Hungarian chess player.

Endre (Andreas) Steiner (27 June 1901 – 29 December 1944) was a Hungarian chess player, born in Budapest.

Endre Steiner played for Hungary in five official and one unofficial Chess Olympiads. In 1927, he played at first reserve board at 1st Chess Olympiad in London (+6 –2 =5). In 1928, he played at second board at 2nd Chess Olympiad in The Hague (+10 –3 =3). In 1930, he played at first reserve board at 3rd Chess Olympiad in Hamburg (+7 –2 =5). In 1931, he played at first board at 4th Chess Olympiad in Prague (+5 –7 =3). In 1936, he played at third board at the unofficial Olympiad in Munich (+11 –6 =1). In 1937, he played at third board at 7th Chess Olympiad in Stockholm (+12 –1 =5). He thrice won the team gold medal (1927, 1928 and 1936), twice won a team silver medal (1930 and 1937), and once won an individual silver medal (1937).

He died as a Jewish forced laborer during the Soviet storming of Budapest on 29 December 1944.

Endre was the elder brother of Lajos Steiner.

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Who was Endre Steiner?

Hungarian chess player (1901–1944)

When was Endre Steiner born?

Endre Steiner was born on 27 June 1901 in Budapest.

When did Endre Steiner die?

Endre Steiner died on 29 December 1944 in Budapest, extermination camp.

What was Endre Steiner's occupation?

Endre Steiner was a chess player.

What nationality was Endre Steiner?

Endre Steiner was Hungarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Endre Steiner

· Wikidata: Q1340915

· DBpedia: Endre Steiner

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