Steen Fedder (born 14 June 1951), is a

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International Master (IM) (1982),

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medalist (1980), Nordic Chess Cup winner (1973).

Biography

From the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s, Steen Fedder was among the best Danish chess players. Steen Fedder participated many times in

s and achieved the best result in 1980, when he won the 3rd place. Steen Fedder played for Denmark in the Chess Olympiads: * In 1978, at fourth board in the

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(+6, =4, -2), * In 1980, at third board in the

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(+3, =6, -3), * In 1982, at third board in the

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(+5, =4, -2). Steen Fedder played for Denmark in the

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s: * In 1983, at third board in the 8th European Team Chess Championship in

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(+0, =1, -5). Steen Fedder played for Denmark in the World Student Team Chess Championships: * In 1972, at first board in the 19th World Student Team Chess Championship in

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(+2, =7, -2), * In 1974, at second board in the 20th World Student Team Chess Championship in Teesside (+6, =6, -1). Steen Fedder played for Denmark in the Nordic Chess Cups: * In 1973, at third board in the 4th Nordic Chess Cup in Ribe (+4, =0, -1) and won team and individual gold medals, * In 1985, at fourth board in the 10th Nordic Chess Cup in Pohja (+2, =3, -2) and won team silver medal. In 1982, Steen Fedder was awarded the FIDE International Master (IM) title.

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