Alfons Franck
Belgian chess player
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Alfons Franck (1907 – 1989) was a Belgian chess player, Belgian Chess Championships winner (1958).
Born30 October 1907
Antwerpen
DiedMay 1989 (aged 81)
Antwerpen
SpousesMargareta Mahner
Alfons Franck | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 October 1907 Antwerpen |
| Died | May 1989 (aged 81) Antwerpen |
| Spouses | Margareta Mahner |
Biography
From the end of 1930s to end of 1950s Alfons Franck was one of Belgium's leading chess players. He was a multiple participant of the Belgian Chess Championship. In 1958, in Blankenberge Alfons Franck won this tournament.[1]
Alfons Franck played for Belgium in the Chess Olympiads:[2]
- In 1954, at first reserve board in the 11th Chess Olympiad in Amsterdam (+0, =2, -4),
- In 1958, at second board in the 13th Chess Olympiad in Munich (+0, =5, -11),
- In 1960, at first reserve board in the 14th Chess Olympiad in Leipzig (+4, =2, -5).
