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| Arthur Pijpers | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Pijpers in 2023 | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Born | (1994-05-19) May 19, 1994 (age 30) |
| Title | International Master (2015) |
| FIDE rating | 2474 (January 2025) |
| Peak rating | 2490 (January 2019) |
Arthur Pijpers is a Dutch chess player.
Chess career
In April 2015, he played in the Neckar Open, where he drew a game against super-grandmaster Étienne Bacrot in the final round despite not yet being an IM. This earned him his first GM norm.
In January 2024, he won the Tienkamp section of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament, qualifying to play in the Challengers section in 2025.
In April 2024, he earned his final GM norm at the Dutch Team Chess Competition. He will be awarded the Grandmaster title when he surpasses the 2500 rating mark.
References
- Doggers, Peter (April 7, 2015). ""KID Killer" Li Chao Convincing Neckar Open Winner, Now World #17".
- Crowther, Mark (January 7, 2024). "86th Tata Steel 2024".
- "FIDE Title Application (GM)" (PDF).