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Gerard Kroone

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Gerard Kroone
CountryNetherlands
Born(1897-02-01)1 February 1897
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Died24 November 1979(1979-11-24) (aged 82)
Velsen, Netherlands

Gerard Kroone (1 February 1897 – 24 November 1979[1]) was a Dutch chess player.

Biography

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Gerard Kroone played for the Netherlands in the Chess Olympiads:[2]

Kroone is also known for playing three matches in 1919 and 1923 with the future World Chess Champion Max Euwe, the first of which ended in a 5-5 tie.

References

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  1. ^ "Kroone, Gerard". www.biografischportaal.nl.
  2. ^ "OlimpBase :: Men's Chess Olympiads :: Gerard Kroone". www.olimpbase.org.
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