Jorden van Foreest
Dutch chess grandmaster
Born
April 30th, 1999
25 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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A chess grandmaster from the Netherlands, earned the title in 2019. Achieved significant recognition by winning the 2021 Dutch Chess Championship. Competed at an international level, participating in prestigious tournaments such as the Tata Steel Chess Tournament. Gained attention for notable performances against top-ranked players and contributed to the chess community through various events.
Won the 2021 Dutch Chess Championship
Participated in the Tata Steel Chess Tournament
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