Jan Hein Donner

Chess Player

Birthday July 6, 1927

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Netherlands

DEATH DATE Nov 27, 1988 (61)

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About

Dutch chess master who was a three time Dutch National Champion and played for the Netherlands in the Chess Olympiads 11 times.

Before Fame

He began playing chess when he was a boy.

Trivia

He is considered to be one of the most charismatic chess players of all time and was known for his outspoken and often outrageous columns about subjects such as women and politics.

Family Life

He was born and raised in the Netherlands.

Associated With

His impact on the game of chess is comparable to that of Arpad Elo.