Kurt Kaliwoda
Kurt Kaliwoda (31 December 1914 — 16 November 1999) was an Austrian chess player, Austrian Chess Championship medalist (1956).
| Kurt Kaliwoda | |
|---|---|
| Country | Austria |
| Born | 31 December 1914 |
| Died | 16 November 1999 (aged 84) |
Biography
From the end of 1940s to the begin of 1960s, Kurt Kaliwoda was one of Austria's leading chess players. He won bronze medal in Austrian Chess Championship in 1956. Kurt Kaliwoda participated in International Chess Tournaments in Vienna (1949, Carl Schlechter memorial) and in Lucerne (1950/1951).
Kurt Kaliwoda played for Austria in the Chess Olympiad:[1]
- In 1960, at first reserve board in the 14th Chess Olympiad in Leipzig (+2, =6, -2).
Also Kurt Kaliwoda successfully played in correspondence chess tournaments. He participated in 2nd World Correspondence Chess Championship final (1956).[2] Kurt Kaliwoda was ICCF International Master.
References
- "OlimpBase :: Men's Chess Olympiads :: Kurt Kaliwoda". www.olimpbase.org.
- "Wch-01 Final". tables.iccf.com.
External links
- Kurt Kaliwoda player profile and games at Chessgames.com
- Kurt Kaliwoda chess games at 365chess.com
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