Jan Timman
Jan Timman (1951–2026) was a chess grandmaster from Netherlands.
His peak FIDE rating was 2680.
FIDE titles held: Grandmaster, International Master.
Career facts
- Born: 1951
- Died: 2026
- Federation: Netherlands
- FIDE titles: Grandmaster, International Master
- Peak FIDE rating: 2680
- FIDE ID: 1000012
Famous games
- Short's King Walk — vs. Nigel Short, Tilburg 1991
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