Olga Menchik
Czech-British chess player (1908-1944)
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Summary
Olga Menchik was born on February 16, 1908[1], in Moscow[2]. She died on June 26, 1944[3], in Clapham[4]. She worked as a chess player[5]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[7], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8]
- Sex or gender: female[9]
- Sport: chess[10]
- Family name: Menčík[11]
- Given name: Olga[12]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[13]
- Country for sport: England[14], Czechoslovakia[15]
- Name in native language: Olga Menčik[16]
- Sibling: Vera Menchik[17]
Why It Matters
Olga Menchik has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] She is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]
FAQs
Where was Olga Menchik born?
Olga Menchik was born in Moscow[2].
Where did Olga Menchik die?
Olga Menchik passed away in Clapham[4].
What did Olga Menchik do for work?
Olga Menchik worked as a chess player[5].