About Gerrit van Doesburgh
Lived 1900 – 1966 (aged 65). Gerrit van Doesburgh was a Dutch chess player.
Gerrit Roelof Diederik van Doesburgh (26 October 1900 – 24 April 1966) was a Dutch chess player, Dutch Chess Championship silver medalist.
Biography In the 1930s Gerrit van Doesburgh was one of the leading Dutch chess players. In 1936, in Rotterdam he ranked 2nd in Dutch Chess Championship behind winner Salo Landau.
Gerrit van Doesburgh played for Netherlands in the Chess Olympiad: In 1931, at reserve board in the 4th Chess Olympiad in Prague (+0, =0, -5).
Gerrit van Doesburgh played for Netherlands in the unofficial Chess Olympiad: In 1936, at first board in the 3rd unofficial Chess Olympiad in Munich (+1, =4, -13).
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Who was Gerrit van Doesburgh?
Dutch chess player
When was Gerrit van Doesburgh born?
Gerrit van Doesburgh was born on 26 October 1900.
When did Gerrit van Doesburgh die?
Gerrit van Doesburgh died on 24 April 1966.
What was Gerrit van Doesburgh's occupation?
Gerrit van Doesburgh was a chess player.
What nationality was Gerrit van Doesburgh?
Gerrit van Doesburgh was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gerrit van Doesburgh. https://biography.guide/gerrit-van-doesburgh/
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