Charles Pirie (8 January 1897 – 3 February 1960) was a Scottish chess player.
| Charles Pirie | |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Born | 8 January 1897 Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Died | 3 February 1960 (aged 63) Aberdeen, Scotland |
Biography edit
Charles Pirie graduated from University of Aberdeen in 1920. He worked as a mathematics teacher all his life.
Charles Pirie took an active part in the work of the Aberdeen chess club Bon-Accord CC. His most notable organizing work is related to the Scottish Chess Championship of 1939, held in Aberdeen.[1]
Charles Pirie played for Scotland in the Chess Olympiad:[2]
- In 1937, at reserve board in the 7th Chess Olympiad in Stockholm (+0, =1, -9).
References edit
- ^ "Chess Scotland". www.chessscotland.com.
- ^ "OlimpBase :: Men's Chess Olympiads :: Charles Pirie". www.olimpbase.org.
External links edit
- Charles Pirie player profile and games at Chessgames.com
- Charles Pirie chess games at 365chess.com
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