Akiba Rubinstein
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Summary
Akiba Rubinstein was born on December 1, 1880[1], in Stawiski[2]. He died on March 15, 1961[3], in Antwerp[4]. He worked as a chess player[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,385 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Brussels[7]
- Date of birth: December 12, 1882[8]
- Country of citizenship: Poland[9], Russian Empire[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Member of sports team: Łódź Society of Chess Supporters[12]
- Commons category: Akiba Rubinstein[13]
- Sport: chess[14]
- Family name: Rubinstein[15]
- Given name: Akiba[16]
- Described by source: Polish Biographical Dictionary[17]
- Participant in: 3rd Chess Olympiad[18], 4th Chess Olympiad[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[20]
- Country for sport: Poland[21], Russian Empire[22]
- Competition won: Бреслау 1912[23], Carlsbad 1907 chess tournament[24], 1907 All-Russia Chess Tournament[25]
- Title of chess person: Grandmaster[26]
- P14974: 17155[27]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Akiba Rubinstein include Queen's Gambit Declined, Rubinstein Trap[28], a chess opening[29].
Why It Matters
Akiba Rubinstein has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
Entities named for him include Queen's Gambit Declined, Rubinstein Trap[28], a chess opening[29].
FAQs
Where was Akiba Rubinstein born?
Akiba Rubinstein's place of birth was Stawiski[2].
Where did Akiba Rubinstein die?
Akiba Rubinstein died in Antwerp[4].
What did Akiba Rubinstein do for work?
Akiba Rubinstein worked as a chess player[5].