Jørn Sloth
Jørn Sloth (born 5 September 1944 in Sjørring, Denmark) is a Danish chess FIDE Master and International Correspondence Chess Grandmaster, most famous for being the eighth ICCF World Champion, 1975–80.
| Jørn Sloth | |
|---|---|
 Jørn Sloth at the World Chess Championship for Seniors in Marienbad | |
| Full name | Jørn Sloth |
| Country | Denmark |
| Born | 5 September 1944 |
| Title | ICCF Grandmaster (1978) |
| ICCF World Champion | 1975–80 |
| FIDE rating | 2296 (July 2021) |
| Peak rating | 2400 (January 1979) |
In 1964 he, together with Rob Hartoch, won the Niemeyer tournament for European players under 20.
Sloth obtained the IMC title in 1973 and the GMC title in 1978. He was the youngest player ever to win the Correspondence World Champion title.
External links
- Jorn Sloth rating card at FIDE
- Jorn Sloth player profile and games at Chessgames.com
- Sloth at chessmail.com
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