Grigory Levenfish

Soviet chess player (1889–1961)
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Grigory Levenfish

Summary

Grigory Levenfish is a human[1]. Born in Piotrków Trybunalski[2], he… he was born on March 9, 1889[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on February 9, 1961[5]. He worked as a chess player[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Grigory Levenfish's place of birth was Piotrków Trybunalski[2].
  • Grigory Levenfish died in Moscow[4].
  • Grigory Levenfish was born on March 9, 1889[3].
  • Grigory Levenfish died on February 9, 1961[5].
  • Burial took place at Donskoe cemetery[9].
  • Grigory Levenfish held citizenship in Soviet Union[10].
  • Grigory Levenfish's professions included chess player[6].
  • Grigory Levenfish worked as a writer[7].
  • Grigory Levenfish was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[11].
  • Grigory Levenfish received the Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR[12].
  • Grigory Levenfish is recorded as male[13].
  • Grigory Levenfish's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Grigory Levenfish's Commons category is recorded as Grigory Levenfish[15].
  • Grigory Levenfish's sport is recorded as chess[16].
  • Grigory Levenfish's family name is recorded as Levenfish[17].
  • Grigory Levenfish's given name is recorded as Grigory[18].
  • Grigory Levenfish's described by source is recorded as Faces of Moscow[19].
  • Grigory Levenfish's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Russian[20].
  • Grigory Levenfish's country for sport is recorded as Soviet Union[21].
  • Grigory Levenfish's country for sport is recorded as Russian Empire[22].
  • Grigory Levenfish's title of chess person is recorded as Grandmaster[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Grigory Levenfish's place of birth was Piotrków Trybunalski[2]. He was born on March 9, 1889[3].

Education

Grigory Levenfish was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chess player[6] and writer[7].

Recognition

Grigory Levenfish received the Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR[12].

Death and Burial

Grigory Levenfish died on February 9, 1961[5]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. Burial took place at Donskoe cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Grigory Levenfish ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Grigory Levenfish born?

Grigory Levenfish's place of birth was Piotrków Trybunalski[2].

Where did Grigory Levenfish die?

Grigory Levenfish died in Moscow[4].

What did Grigory Levenfish do for work?

Grigory Levenfish worked as chess player[6] and writer[7].

Where did Grigory Levenfish go to school?

Grigory Levenfish was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[11].

What awards did Grigory Levenfish receive?

Honors received include Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Facebook. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . kingstonchess.org.uk. kingstonchess.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . BnF authorities. chess-db.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21d ago · MisterSynergy · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial Donskoe cemetery
    Country of citizenship Soviet Union
    Languages spoken, written or signed Russian
    Place of death Moscow
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