| Jason Goh Koon-Jong | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Singapore |
| Born | 18 December 1989 Singapore |
| Title | International Master (2004) |
| FIDE rating | 2408 (August 2023) |
| Peak rating | 2428 (July 2005) |
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