Lothar Schmid
German chess player and arbiter
Born
May 10th, 1928
97 years ago
Died
May 18th, 2013
12 years ago — 85 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Accomplished chess player and international arbiter. Played in numerous tournaments throughout the 20th century. Achieved the title of International Arbiter in 1984. Contributed to various chess publications and served as an organizer for major chess events. Actively participated in the chess community, promoting the game across different platforms.
Earned the title of International Arbiter in 1984
Participated in numerous international tournaments
Served as a chess tournament organizer
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