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Klaus Junge

German chess player (1924-1945) · Germany · On the map · Chess Players · Died at 21

Klaus Junge was a Chilean-German chess master who was among the world's leading players during World War II. An officer in the Wehrmacht, he died during the Battle of Welle shortly before the end of the war.

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Country
Germany
Category
Chess Players
Type
Chess Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 1945 · aged 21