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(Chilean-German Chess Master) Klaus Junge was a gifted chess player of Chilean-German descent who garnered acclaim for his exceptional talent in the 1940s. Despite his youth, he participated in numerous tournaments and demonstrated his skills against top players worldwide, earning respect in the chess community. Junge also served as an officer in the Wehrmacht during World War II. Sadly, his promising chess career was tragically cut short when he lost his life during the Battle of Welle towards the war's end.