About Henri Rinck
Lived 1870 – 1952 (aged 82). Henri Rinck was a French chess composer, non-fiction writer, chemist and chess player.
Composition
The diagram below shows one of Rincks' controversial studies.
Solution:
André Chéron considered the study incorrect:
Computer analysis however has proved the correctness of the study:after 4...Rc6 White delivers mate in 34 moves.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Henri Rinck?
French chess composer (1870–1952)
When was Henri Rinck born?
Henri Rinck was born on 10 January 1870 in 2nd arrondissement of Lyon.
When did Henri Rinck die?
Henri Rinck died on 17 February 1952 in Badalona.
What was Henri Rinck's occupation?
Henri Rinck was a chess composer, non-fiction writer, chemist and chess player.
What nationality was Henri Rinck?
Henri Rinck was French.
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