June 09 1936
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Brooklyn, New York, Tuesday, June 09, 1936
Alfred C. Klahre, Writer on Chess, Dies in Flatbush
Was Authority on Books About Game and Also on Rare and Historic Sets
Alfred C. Klahre, well known figure in chess circles in this country, died yesterday at his home, 922 Albemarle Road. He had resided in Flatbush for 25 years. He was 66.
Mr. Klahre, in addition to being a chess enthusiast, was internationally known as a writer and collector of chess books and an authority on the subject of rare and historic chess sets. In that connection he had correspondents in all parts of the world.
He had attended most of the major chess congresses in the United States. His writings included “Chess Potpourri” and “Early Chess In America.” He was long a leading member of the Marshall Chess Club, of which he was a governor.
Born in Jersey City
Mr. Klahre was born in Jersey City on Jan. 7, 1870. He was a retired chemist. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Antoinette Klahre; two daughters, Mrs. Antoinette Gibbs and Miss Elizabeth Klahre, and two sons, Kenneth and Alfred C. Klahre Jr.
The funeral service will be held at his home tomorrow at 2 p.m. The Marshall Chess Club will be represented at the service. Burial will be in Cypress Hills Cemetery.
