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Yisrael Yosef Kniazer
Yisrael Yosef Kniazer was an Israeli chess player who played for Israel at the 1954 Chess Olympiad.
1894 to 1958Israeli Chess Championship placingsThe 1954 Chess Olympiad
- Born
- 1 April 1894
- Died
- 4 May 1958, Haifa
- Occupation
- chess player
Yisrael Yosef Kniazer was born in 1894
Yisrael Yosef Kniazer was born in Poland on 1 April 1894. In the 1930s he immigrated to Mandatory Palestine.
After arriving, he was active in chess and took part in several tournaments in Tel Aviv. In 1951 he played in the first Israeli Chess Championship and finished 2nd. In 1953 he shared 2nd and 3rd place in the championship.
In 1954 he played for Israel at the 11th Chess Olympiad in Amsterdam, on the first reserve board. He scored 8 draws and 1 loss there.
In 1955 he withdrew from the championship because of his health. He died on 4 May 1958 and was buried in Kiryat Shaul Cemetery.
Milestones in Yisrael Yosef Kniazer's life
- 1894
Born in Poland.
- 1951
Finished 2nd in the first Israeli Chess Championship.
- 1953
Shared 2nd and 3rd place in the Israeli Chess Championship.
- 1954
Played for Israel at the 11th Chess Olympiad in Amsterdam.
- 1955
Withdrew from the championship for health reasons.
- 1958
Died and was buried in Kiryat Shaul Cemetery.
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