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Jan Timman Biography

Chess Grandmaster

Jan Timman is a renowned Dutch chess grandmaster, born on December 14, 1951. He is highly respected in the chess community for his unique tactical and strategic thinking.

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“I am still full of ambition.”

Stills Ambition

Author:Jan Timman

“Half the variations which are calculated in a tournament game turn out to be completely superfluous. Unfortunately, no one knows in advance which half”

Knows Turns Games Half Strategy Chess Variation Tournaments Superfluous Chess Game

Author:Jan Timman

“The more games I will play, the faster I will be back on a top spot in the world rankings.”

World Play Games Spots Faster Ranking

Author:Jan Timman

“Some studies make such a deep impression on you that they stay etched in your memory forever.”

Memories Forever Study Chess Impression Our Memories

Author:Jan Timman

“The best reason to abolish it, in my opinion, is that everyone should deal with his time in the best way; there is no good reason why you should get half a minute extra with each move, except that it's a bit easier for the arbiter.”

Way Should Reason Moving Time Bits Deals Half Opinion Minutes Easier Chess Best Way Reason Why Extras Abolish Arbiter

Author:Jan Timman

“When you're good at something, you should continue to do it. Too many players have stopped at a relatively young age.”

Should Age Young Player Chess Young Age Youngsters

Author:Jan Timman

About the Author

Born: December 14, 1951
Known for: Chess Grandmaster
Quotes: 6

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