Arthur Pijpers
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Arthur Pijpers | |
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.jpg) Pijpers in 2025 | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Born | May 19, 1994 |
| Title | International Master (2015) |
| FIDE rating | 2474 (January 2025) |
| Peak rating | 2490 (January 2019) |
Arthur Pijpers is a Dutch chess player.
Chess career
[edit]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.[1]
In January 2024, he won the Tienkamp section of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament, qualifying to play in the Challengers section in 2025.[2]
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.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ 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).