Stefán Kristjánsson (chess player)

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Stefán Kristjánsson
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Stefán Kristjánsson (born December 8, 1982 in Reykjavík - † February 28, 2018 ) was an Icelandic chess player .

Stefán Kristjánsson learned to play chess at the age of eleven.

He played for Iceland at five Chess Olympiads : 2000 to 2008 . He also took part in the European team championships four times (2001 to 2007).

In 2002 he was awarded the title of International Master (IM). The title of Grand Master (GM) was awarded to him in 2011. His highest rating was 2503 in March 2014.

He left a son.

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Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Brynjólfur Þór Guðmundsson: Stefán Kristjánsson látinn ( Icelandic ) In: ruv.is . Ríkisútvarpið. March 1, 2018. Accessed May 30, 2020.
  2. ↑ Numbers according to FIDE Elo lists. Data sources: fide.com (period since 2001), olimpbase.org (period 1971 to 2001)
Note: Icelanders are referred to by their first name or first and last name, but not just their surname. Further information can be found under Icelandic personal name .
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SURNAME Stefán Kristjánsson
BRIEF DESCRIPTION icelandic chess player
DATE OF BIRTH December 8, 1982
PLACE OF BIRTH Reykjavík
DATE OF DEATH February 28, 2018