Erich Cohn
Erich Cohn was a German chess master and physician. He was born on 1 January 1884 in Berlin, Germany, and died on 28 August 1918 during World War I. Cohn was known for his contributions to chess in the early 20th century and his participation in several significant chess tournaments.
Chess Career[edit | edit source]
Erich Cohn was an active chess player in the early 1900s. He participated in numerous chess tournaments and was known for his strategic gameplay. Some of his notable achievements include:
- In 1904, Cohn tied for 4th-5th place at the Coburg tournament, which was won by Curt von Bardeleben.
- In 1905, he took 2nd place at the Barmen tournament, behind Leo Fleischmann.
- In 1906, Cohn tied for 3rd-4th place at the Nuremberg tournament, which was won by Frank Marshall.
- In 1907, he tied for 4th-5th place at the Carlsbad tournament, which was won by Akiba Rubinstein.
- In 1908, he took 3rd place at the Düsseldorf tournament, behind Frank Marshall and Savielly Tartakower.
Cohn's contributions to chess were significant during his time, and he was considered one of the strong players of his era.
Medical Career[edit | edit source]
In addition to his chess career, Erich Cohn was also a physician. He studied medicine and practiced as a doctor in Germany. His medical career, however, was cut short due to his untimely death during World War I.
Death[edit | edit source]
Erich Cohn died on 28 August 1918 during World War I. His death was a significant loss to both the chess and medical communities.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Chess
- Curt von Bardeleben
- Leo Fleischmann
- Frank Marshall
- Akiba Rubinstein
- Savielly Tartakower
- World War I
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