About Moritz Porges
Lived 1857 – 1909 (aged 52). Moritz Porges was an Austrian chess player.
Moritz Porges (1857–1909) was a Jewish Czech chess player.
In 1882, he tied for 4–7th in Vienna (Vincenz Hruby won).
In 1892, he shared 2nd with Gyula Makovetz, behind Siegbert Tarrasch, in Dresden (the 7th DSB Congress).
He tied for 16–17th at Nuremberg 1896 (Emanuel Lasker won).
In 1902, he took 3rd, behind Viktor Tietz and Dawid Janowski, in Carlsbad (Triangular).
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Who was Moritz Porges?
Czech chess player (1857-1909)
When was Moritz Porges born?
Moritz Porges was born on 22 March 1857.
When did Moritz Porges die?
Moritz Porges died on 27 November 1909 in Prague.
What was Moritz Porges's occupation?
Moritz Porges was a chess player.
What nationality was Moritz Porges?
Moritz Porges was Austrian.
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