Tamás Horváth (born 23 October 1951) is a Hungarian

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(1982). He is a

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bronze medalist (1983).

Biography

In the 1980s Tamás Horváth was one of the top Hungarian chess players. He competed many times in the finals of the individual

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s and twice in 1980 and 1982 won silver medals. Tamás Horváth played for Hungary in the

: * In 1983, at second reserve board in the 8th European Team Chess Championship in

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(+3, =1, -1), and won team bronze and individual silver medals. Tamás Horváth played for Hungary in the World Student Team Chess Championship: * In 1974, at second reserve board in the 20th World Student Team Chess Championship in

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(+5, =1, -1) and won team bronze medal. Tamás Horváth played for Hungary in the Men's Chess Mitropa Cup: * In 1991, at reserve board in the 14th Chess Mitropa Cup in

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(+1, =1, -0). Tamás Horváth played for chess club ''Zalaegerszegi Csuti Antal SK'' in the

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11 times (1993-1996, 1999, 2001–2002, 2004–2007). In 1982, Tamás Horváth was awarded the FIDE International Master (IM) title.

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* * * 1951 births Living people Sportspeople from Zalaegerszeg Chess International Masters Hungarian chess players {{Hungary-chess-bio-stub