Wilhelm Schönmann

Chess Player

Birthday April 7, 1889

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Germany

DEATH DATE May 5, 1970 (81)

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About

A German chess master who was one of the world's finest players during the early 20th century.

Before Fame

He made a name for himself by finishing well in Hamburg championship tournaments.

Trivia

After World War II he competed mostly in correspondence matches.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Hamburg, Germany.

Associated With

He competed against all time chess legend Emanuel Lasker.