Russian born, but Viennese by adoption, a player who played many fine games with strong players, e.g., the brilliancy prize game against Salwe at Ostende 1906 or a quick victory in 21 moves against Reti in Vienna 1913.
Alpinist and lover of nature, his body was found frozen in the Alps after an ultimate climb.
Russian born, but Viennese by adoption, a player who played many fine games with strong players, e.g., the brilliancy prize game against Salwe at Ostende 1906 or a quick victory in 21 moves against Reti in Vienna 1913.