Ulf Andersson

Swedish chess player and grandmaster

Ulf Andersson - Swedish chess player and grandmaster
Born

June 27th, 1951
74 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Sweden

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Born in 1951, a prominent Swedish chess player achieved the title of International Grandmaster in 1972. Competed in multiple Chess Olympiads representing Sweden and contributed to the national team’s success. Gained recognition for a solid, positional style of play and has been active in tournament circuits throughout the decades. Also known for his extensive contributions to chess literature and analysis.

Achieved the title of International Grandmaster

Represented Sweden in multiple Chess Olympiads

Published several works on chess strategy

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