Hermann Clemenz
Hermann Clemenz was an Estonian chess master.Biography
Born in Dorpat, Estonia, he began his chess career in his native town, then lived in St. Petersburg, where he participated in several tournaments. In Dorpat, he won some games against Eisenschmidt in the 1860s. In St. Petersburg he took 4th in 1876, took 4th in 1877, and took 3rd, behind Sergey Lebedev and Grigory Helbach, in 1901.Legacy
His name is attached to the Clemenz Opening; 1.h3. He played this opening in St. Petersburg in 1873.
