Wolfgang Heidenfeld

Chess Player

Birthday May 29, 1911

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Germany

DEATH DATE Aug 3, 1981 (70)

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About

A German born chess master who won the South African Chess Championship eight times during his career.

Before Fame

He was forced to move from Germany to South Africa during World War II because he was a Jew.

Trivia

He represented South Africa in the Chess Olympiad in 1958.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Berlin, Germany.

Associated With

He competed against then World Champion Max Euwe.