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Emil Schallopp

German chess player

Died when: 75 years 251 days (908 months)
Star Sign: Leo

 

Emil Schallopp

Emil Schallopp (1 August 1843, Friesack, Germany – 9 April 1919, Berlin) was a German chess master and author.He became head of the shorthand department of the Reichstag.

He wrote many books, including one on the Steinitz–Zukertort 1886 World Championship match.He is best known today as an author, particularly of the seventh edition (1891) of the Handbuch des Schachspiels.


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