About Paul Klein
Lived 1915 – 1992 (aged 76). Paul Klein was an Ecuadorian chess player.
Paul Klein (23 November 1915, Cologne, German Empire – 20 March 1992 ) was a German–Ecuadorian chess master and arbiter.
Born in Germany, he emigrated to South America because of Nazi policy. Klein played for Ecuador in the 14th Chess Olympiad at Leipzig 1960.
Awarded the International Arbiter title, he was a Head Referee in the 23rd Chess Olympiad, and in the 8th Women's Chess Olympiad, both at Buenos Aires 1978. He was also the head referee at the World Chess Championship rematch between Anatoly Karpov and Viktor Korchnoi at Merano 1981.
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Who was Paul Klein?
German-Ecuadorian chess player
When was Paul Klein born?
Paul Klein was born on 23 November 1915.
When did Paul Klein die?
Paul Klein died on 20 March 1992.
What was Paul Klein's occupation?
Paul Klein was a chess player.
What nationality was Paul Klein?
Paul Klein was Ecuadorian.
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