Stefan Kuipers (born February 2, 1990) is a Dutch chess player.

Stefan Kuipers
Kuipers in 2012
CountryNetherlands
Born (1990-02-02) February 2, 1990 (age 34)
TitleInternational Master (2012)
FIDE rating2456 (November 2024)
Peak rating2484 (July 2018)

Chess career

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In 2010, Kuipers played in Group C of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament, where he defeated a few higher-rated players: Daniele Vocaturo, Nils Grandelius, and Mariya Muzychuk.[1]

In 2019, Kuipers played in the Challengers section of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament, where he was the lowest-seeded player. He got his only win against Lucas van Foreest, but held draws against Andrey Esipenko, Benjámin Gledura, Dinara Saduakassova, and Elisabeth Pähtz.[2]

Kuipers provided commentary for the 2020 Dutch Youth Chess Championship[3] and the 2023 World Youth Chess Olympiad.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Magnus Carlsen wins Wijk aan Zee 2010". January 31, 2010.
  2. ^ "Tata Steel Chess starts tomorrow". January 11, 2019.
  3. ^ "Mini chess players show their mettle". June 25, 2020.
  4. ^ "FIDE World Youth Olympiad 2023: Day 1 Recap". August 13, 2023.