Gerard Kroone
Gerard Kroone (1 February 1897 – 24 November 1979[1]) was a Dutch chess player.
| Gerard Kroone | |
|---|---|
| Country | Netherlands |
| Born | 1 February 1897 Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Died | 24 November 1979 (aged 82) Velsen, Netherlands |
Biography
Gerard Kroone played for Netherlands in the Chess Olympiads:[2]
- In 1927, at third board in the 1st Chess Olympiad in London (+8, =2, -5),
- In 1928, at second board in the 2nd Chess Olympiad in The Hague (+7, =4, -5).
Kroone is also known for playing three matches in 1919 and 1923 with the future World Chess Champion Max Euwe, the first of which ended in a 5-5 tie.
References
- "Kroone, Gerard". www.biografischportaal.nl.
- "OlimpBase :: Men's Chess Olympiads :: Gerard Kroone". www.olimpbase.org.
External links
- Gerard Kroone player profile and games at Chessgames.com
- Gerard Kroone chess games at 365chess.com
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