Edgard Colle

January 9, 2024
Chess Player

Quick Facts

Edgard Colle
Full Name Edgard Colle
Occupation Chess Player
Date Of Birth May 18, 1897(1897-05-18)
Age 127
Date Of Death April 20, 1932, Ghent, Belgium
Birthplace Belgium
Country Belgium
Horoscope Taurus

Edgard Colle Biography

Name Edgard Colle
Birthday May 18
Birth Year 1897
Place Of Birth Belgium
Birth Country Belgium
Birth Sign Taurus

Edgard Colle is one of the most popular and richest Chess Player who was born on May 18, 1897 in Belgium, Belgium. A champion who introduced the revolutionary chess opening, the Colle System. He unfortunately struggled with major health issues that hindered his career.

He defeated Max Euwe at Amsterdam in 1926, who would go on to become the World Chess Champion in 1935.

He had four operations for a gastric ulcer and succumbed to death when he was 34 following the fourth.

Edgard Colle Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Chess Player
House Living in own house.

Edgard Colle is one of the richest Chess Player from Belgium. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Edgard Colle 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The Colle System was made popular in the United States by International Master George Koltanowski.

The Colle System eventually fell from popularity in professional circles, but is often used in amateur and scholastic groups as an introductory method.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Edgard Colle Dating?

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Edgard Ranked on the list of most popular Chess Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Belgium. Edgard Colle celebrates birthday on May 18 of every year.

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