| Didier Sellos | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Born | 20 February 1957 Paris, France |
| Title | International Master (1983) |
| Peak rating | 2455 (January 1996) |
Didier Sellos (born 20 February 1957) is a French chess International Master (IM) (1983), French Chess Championship silver medalist (1979), Paris City Chess Championship two-times winner (1981, 1988).
Biography
In the end of 1970s to the end of 1980s Didier Sellos was one of the leading French chess players. In 1976/1977 in Groningen he participated in European and World Junior Chess Championships.[1][2] In 1979 in Courchevel Didier Sellos shared 1st with Bachar Kouatly in French Chess Championship but lost additional play-off 1:3.[3] Also he twice won Paris City Chess Championship: in 1981 and 1988. In 1983, Didier Sellos was awarded the FIDE International Master (IM) title.
Didier Sellos played for France in the Chess Olympiad:[4]
- In 1978, at first reserve board in the 23rd Chess Olympiad in Buenos Aires (+3, =2, -2).
Didier Sellos played for France in the World Youth U26 Team Chess Championship:[5]
- In 1981, at fourth board in the 3rd World Youth U26 Team Chess Championship in Graz (+4, =4, -2).
Didier Sellos played for France in the Men's Chess Mitropa Cup:[6]
- In 1977, at third board in the 2nd Chess Mitropa Cup in Bad Kohlgrub (+2, =1, -2) and won team bronze medal,
- In 1979, at first board in the 4th Chess Mitropa Cup in Bern (+1, =1, -4).
References
- ^ "OlimpBase :: 6th European Junior Chess Championship :: Groningen 1976/1977". www.olimpbase.org.
- ^ "OlimpBase :: 15th World Junior Chess Championship :: Groningen 1976/1977". www.olimpbase.org.
- ^ Courchevel 1979 - 54ème championnat de France
- ^ "OlimpBase :: Men's Chess Olympiads :: Didier Sellos". www.olimpbase.org.
- ^ "OlimpBase :: World Youth U26 Team Chess Championship :: Didier Sellos". www.olimpbase.org.
- ^ "OlimpBase :: Men's Chess Mitropa Cup :: Didier Sellos". www.olimpbase.org.
External links
- Didier Sellos rating card at FIDE
- Didier Sellos player profile and games at Chessgames.com
- Didier Sellos chess games at 365Chess.com
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