Bent Larsen
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Summary
Bent Larsen was born on March 4, 1935[1], in Tilsted Parish[2]. He died on September 9, 2010[3], in Buenos Aires[4]. He worked as a chess player[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,570 views/month, #7,164 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[8]
- Award received: Chess Oscar[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Commons category: Bent Larsen[11]
- Cause of death: cerebral hemorrhage[12]
- Sport: chess[13]
- Family name: Larsen[14]
- Given name: Jørgen[15], Bent[16]
- Elo rating: 2489[17], 2486[18], 2470[19], 2461[20], 2415[21], 2500[22], 2660[23], 2625[24], 2620[25], 2630[26], 2615[27], 2585[28]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Bent Larsen include Larsen's Opening[29], a flank opening[30].
Why It Matters
Bent Larsen has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
Entities named for him include Larsen's Opening[29], a flank opening[30].
FAQs
Where was Bent Larsen born?
Bent Larsen's place of birth was Tilsted Parish[2].
Where did Bent Larsen die?
Bent Larsen died in Buenos Aires[4].
What did Bent Larsen do for work?
Bent Larsen worked as a chess player[5] and writer[6].
What awards did Bent Larsen receive?
Honors received include Chess Oscar[9].