Jacob Øst-Hansen (born 18 August 1952), is a Danish

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medalist (1976),

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individual medalist (

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individual medalist (1983).

Biography

From the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s Jacob Øst-Hansen was one of the leading Danish chess players. He participated in the finals of

s and reached his best result in 1976, when he shared 2nd-7th place. In 1971, in

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Jacob Øst-Hansen participated in 11th

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and shared 14th-15th place. As member of the ''Vejlby-Risskov SK'' team, he participated in the 1st official

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(1976). The Danish team reached the quarterfinals and lost to one of the winners of the tournament - ''Burevestnik Moscow'' (USSR). Jacob Øst-Hansen played for Denmark in the

s: * In 1976, at second board in the

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(+3, =7, -1), * In 1980, at first reserve board in the

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(+5, =6, -0) and won individual bronze medal, * In 1982, at fourth board in the

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(+5, =5, -2). Jacob Øst-Hansen played for Denmark in the

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

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(+3, =3, -0) and won individual gold medal. Jacob Øst-Hansen played for Denmark in the World Student Team Chess Championships: * In 1972, at fourth board in the 19th World Student Team Chess Championship in

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(+4, =5, -1), * In 1974, at fourth board in the 20th World Student Team Chess Championship in

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(+6, =3, -3). Jacob Øst-Hansen played for Denmark in the Nordic Chess Cup: * In 1976, at first board in the 7th Nordic Chess Cup in

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(+2, =2, -1) and won team bronze medal, * In 1989, at third board in the 12th Nordic Chess Cup in

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(+1, =6, -0) and won team gold medal.

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