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Kārlis Bētiņš

1867 – 1943

Latvian chess player

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About Kārlis Bētiņš

Lived 1867 – 1943 (aged 75). Kārlis Bētiņš was a Russian and Latvian chess composer and chess player.

Kārlis Bētiņš (; 27 October 1867, Bērzmuiža – 28 March 1943, Riga) was a Latvian chess master and composer of studies.

He tied for 3rd-5th place at Riga 1899 (the 1st Baltic Congress, his brother Roberts Bētiņš won), took 3rd place at Riga 1900 (won by T. Muller), won at Riga 1900 and 1901, shared 1st place with Karl Wilhelm Rosenkrantz, W. Sohn and Wilhelm von Stamm at Dorpat (Tartu) 1901 (the 2nd Baltic Congress), and tied for 3rd-4th place at Reval (Tallinn) 1904 (Bernhard Gregory won).

In 1902–1910, he was a co-editor with Paul Kerkovius of the Baltische Schachblätter.

After World War I, he took 3rd place, behind Hermanis Matisons and Fricis Apšenieks, at Riga 1924 (1st LAT-ch). Bētinš played for Latvia in the 1st unofficial Chess Olympiad at Paris 1924 (+7 –4 =2), where he took 4th place (team) and tied for 4-7th place in Consolation Cup (individual; Karel Hromadka won).

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Important facts

Born
27 October 1867, Jaunbērze Parish
Birth century
19th century
Died
28 March 1943, Riga
Occupation
Chess composer, chess player
Nationality
Russian Empire, Latvia
Awards
Officer of the Order of the Three Stars

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kārlis Bētiņš?

Latvian chess player (1867–1943)

When was Kārlis Bētiņš born?

Kārlis Bētiņš was born on 27 October 1867 in Jaunbērze Parish.

When did Kārlis Bētiņš die?

Kārlis Bētiņš died on 28 March 1943 in Riga.

What was Kārlis Bētiņš's occupation?

Kārlis Bētiņš was a chess composer and chess player.

What nationality was Kārlis Bētiņš?

Kārlis Bētiņš was Russian and Latvian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kārlis Bētiņš

· Wikidata: Q1037023

· DBpedia: Kārlis Bētiņš

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