About Georg Kieninger
Lived 1902 – 1975 (aged 72). Georg Kieninger was a German chess player.
Georg Kieninger (5 June 1902, in Munich – 25 January 1975, in Düsseldorf) was a German chess player and International Master (IM).
A cigar smoker, Kieninger was nicknamed "Eiserner Schorsch" (roughly translated as "Iron Georgie") because of his fighting style. He won the German Chess Championship in 1937, 1940, and 1947. In 1950, FIDE awarded him the IM title.
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Who was Georg Kieninger?
German chess player (1902-1975)
When was Georg Kieninger born?
Georg Kieninger was born on 5 June 1902 in Munich.
When did Georg Kieninger die?
Georg Kieninger died on 25 January 1975 in Düsseldorf.
What was Georg Kieninger's occupation?
Georg Kieninger was a chess player.
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Georg Kieninger was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Georg Kieninger. https://biography.guide/georg-kieninger/
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