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*[http://www.chessscotland.com/archives/johnshawgm.htm John K. Shaw's profile at the Scottish chess federation] |
*[http://www.chessscotland.com/archives/johnshawgm.htm John K. Shaw's profile at the Scottish chess federation] |
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*[http://www.chessscotland.com/scottishchampionship2012/champions.php List of Scottish Championships 1884–2012] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120719224442/http://www.chessscotland.com/scottishchampionship2012/champions.php List of Scottish Championships 1884–2012] |
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*[http://ratings.fide.com/card.phtml?event=2400553 FIDE Profile] |
*[http://ratings.fide.com/card.phtml?event=2400553 FIDE Profile] |
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Revision as of 04:18, 25 April 2017
| John K. Shaw | |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Born | 16 October 1968 |
| Title | Grandmaster |
| FIDE rating | 2425 (October 2024) |
| Peak rating | 2506 (January 2002) |
John K. Shaw (born 16 October, 1968) is a Scottish chess player. He won the Scottish Championship in 1995 (tied), 1998 and 2000 (tied). He is an uncommon example of great progress in an adult chess player. In 1988, at age 19, his rating was 1700, which is the strength of a slightly above average Scottish chess player. He was awarded the International Master title in 1999, and the International Grandmaster title in 2006.
To qualify for the GM title, he gained three norms at Gibraltar 2003, Calvia Olympiad 2004 and 4NCL Season 2005/6.
A writer of chess books, Shaw is also the Chief Editor of the publishing house Quality Chess.
References
- John K. Shaw's profile at the Scottish chess federation
- List of Scottish Championships 1884–2012
- FIDE Profile
External links
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