ICCF Denmark

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ICCF Denmark belongs to the ICCF national member federations.

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Creation of DSU

In 1903 several clubs in Jutland formed a chess federation, which was renamed Dansk Skak Union (Danish Chess Union) in 1905. [1]

Achievements

In 1980, Jorn Sloth became the 8th Correspondence Chess World Champion. [2] European Champions: Jorn Sloth (8), [3] Ove Ekebjaerg (10), [4] Henrik Sorensen (13), Arne Sorensen (19), Bent Sorensen (20) and Sven Pedersen (21)

Titled players

Grandmaster

Senior International Master

International Master

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References

  1. ↑ "Country details".
  2. ↑ "WCH-08 Final".
  3. ↑ "8th European Championship".
  4. ↑ "10th European Championship".
  5. ↑ "Player Details".
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