Georg Kieninger

Georg Kieninger ( born June 5, 1902 in Munich, † January 25, 1975 in Dusseldorf ) was a German chess master.

Life

Georg Kieninger learned to play chess at age 15. Since 1922 he was a professional chess player. In 1929 he won the Frankfurt city championship. In addition to his tournaments he secured an extra income as a journalist. Between 1931 and 1934 he played three matches against the champion players Ludwig Engels, who were his chess development of great benefit. In 1932 he acquired the "Rise Tournament " in Bad Ems the champion of the German Chess Federation. His most successful period, he had in the second half of the 30s. The Second World War interrupted his promising development.

Kieninger won in 1937, 1940 and 1947 in Angsleah the German championship. In international tournaments he also proved to be successful and ended up with his participations in the early 50s on the front ranks.

1950 FIDE awarded him the title of International Master. In 1957, he played for the Federal Republic of Germany in the European Team Championship.

After the Second World War, Kieninger his chess appeal continues. He frequently changed his chess club to secure his livelihood; he was a member of many German clubs. In addition, he secured income through various chess columns in German newspapers.

Kieninger was known for great tenacity in the game, which corresponded well with his strict positional style. Against weaker players, he played every balanced position for so long, until they lost patience and made ​​a mistake. They called him hence the Iron Schorsch.

After " chess metrics " (October 2009)., He reached his best Historical Elo rating of 2636 in October 1948 in 1938, he scored with number 23 his best finish in the world rankings.