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Lothar Schmid

German chess player (1928-2013) · Germany · On the map · Chess Players · Died at 85

Lothar Maximilian Lorenz Schmid was a German chess grandmaster. He was born in Radebeul in Saxony into a family who were the co-owners of the Karl May Press, which published the German Karl May adventure novels.

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A typical day, 30 days to 18 August 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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Awards

Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany1993
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About this person

Country
Germany
Category
Chess Players
Type
Chess Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1928 to 2013 · aged 85