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Zelman Kleinstein

b. 1912

Israeli chess player

Chess player
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About Zelman Kleinstein

Born 1912. Zelman Kleinstein is an Argentine chess player.

Zelman Kleinstein (Latv: Zalamans Kleinsteins) in Dvinsk (now Daugavpils in Latvia), (1910 or 1912 – ?) was a Palestine/Israeli chess player.

He played for Palestine (British Mandate) team in the 8th Chess Olympiad on fourth board (won 2, lost 6 and drew 2) at Buenos Aires 1939. In September 1939, when World War II broke out, Kleinstein, along with many other participants of that Olympiad, decided to stay permanently in Argentina.

Around 1970 he was still playing for San Telmo club of Argentina.

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Important facts

Born
1912, Daugavpils
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Chess player
Nationality
Argentina

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Zelman Kleinstein?

Israeli chess player

When was Zelman Kleinstein born?

Zelman Kleinstein was born in 1912 in Daugavpils.

What is Zelman Kleinstein's occupation?

Zelman Kleinstein is a chess player.

What nationality is Zelman Kleinstein?

Zelman Kleinstein is Argentine.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Zelman Kleinstein

· Wikidata: Q8068817

· DBpedia: Zelman Kleinstein

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