Karl Thorsteins
Karl Thorsteins (born October 13, 1964) is an Icelandic chess player who has been an International Master since 1985. He won the Icelandic Chess Championship twice: in 1985 and 1989.[1] In 1988, he played in the Reykjavik Invitational Tournament, finishing in tenth with a total of 5 points. A game he lost to Jóhann Hjartarson in this tournament was highlighted by Robert Byrne in the New York Times.[2]
| Karl Thorsteins | |
|---|---|
| Country | Iceland |
| Born | October 13, 1964 |
| Title | International Master (1985) |
| FIDE rating | 2401 (August 2020) |
| Ranking | 3224 |
References
- "The chess games of Karl Thorsteins". Chessgames.com. Retrieved 2019-06-03.
- Byrne, Robert (1988-05-24). "Chess". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-06-03.
External links
- Karl Thorsteins player profile and games at Chessgames.com
- Karl Thorsteins rating card at FIDE
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