Oldřich Duras

Czech chess player and composer

Oldřich Duras - Czech chess player and composer
Born

October 30th, 1882
143 years ago

Died

1957
68 years ago — 75 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Czech Republic

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A prominent chess player and composer, contributions included multiple works in chess literature and creation of unique chess problems. Competed in various national and international tournaments, achieving notable results. Served as an influential figure within the Czech chess community, participating in the development and promotion of the game during the early 20th century.

Competed in the 1920 and 1924 Chess Olympiads

Wrote extensively on chess strategy and composition

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