About Karel Hromádka
Lived 1887 – 1956 (aged 69). Karel Hromádka was a Czech chess player and chess composer.
Karel Hromádka (23 April 1887 in Großweikersdorf, Austria – 16 July 1956) was a Czech chess player, two-time Czech champion, 1913 and 1921 (jointly).
Hromádka played in the 1st unofficial Chess Olympiad, Paris 1924, and scored 6.5/8 for first place in the Consolation Cup. In Qualification Group 1 he finished in third place. Hromádka played in the 1st Chess Olympiad, London 1927, and scored +4 =3 -5. Notably, he also had a plus score against Siegbert Tarrasch (+2 -0 =0).
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Who was Karel Hromádka?
Czech chess player (1887–1956)
When was Karel Hromádka born?
Karel Hromádka was born on 23 April 1887 in Grossweikersdorf.
When did Karel Hromádka die?
Karel Hromádka died on 16 July 1956 in Prague.
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Karel Hromádka was a chess player and chess composer.
What nationality was Karel Hromádka?
Karel Hromádka was Czech.
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