Josef Přibyl (born 12 October 1947), is a Czech chess International Master (IM) (1972) and Czechoslovak Chess Championship medalist (1971, 1972, 1980, 1982, 1983).
| Josef Přibyl | |
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 Josef Přibyl in 2010 | |
| Country | Czechoslovakia Czech Republic |
| Born | 12 October 1947 |
| Title | International Master (1972) |
| Peak rating | 2485 (January 1977) |
Biography edit
From the early 1970s to the early 1980s, Josef Přibyl was one of the leading Czechoslovakian chess players. He was a multiple participant in the Czechoslovak Chess Championships, where he won silver (1983) and four bronze (1971, 1972, 1980, 1982) medals.[1] Josef Přibyl was winner of many international chess tournament awards, including first or shared first place in Starý Smokovec (1976), IBM international chess tournament - B (1976), Olomouc (1982), Tapolca (1986), Lázně Bohdaneč (1997), Tatrzańskie Zręby (2005). In 1972, he was awarded the FIDE International Master (IM) title.
Josef Přibyl played for Czechoslovakia in the Chess Olympiads:[2]
- In 1970, at first reserve board in the 19th Chess Olympiad in Siegen (+1, =5, -0),
- In 1972, at first reserve board in the 20th Chess Olympiad in Skopje (+2, =2, -4),
- In 1974, at fourth board in the 21st Chess Olympiad in Nice (+7, =8, -2).
Josef Přibyl played for Czechoslovakia in the European Team Chess Championships:[3]
- In 1970, at ninth board in the 4th European Team Chess Championship in Kapfenberg (+1, =4, -1),
- In 1977, at fifth board in the 6th European Team Chess Championship in Moscow (+1, =4, -2),
- In 1980, at second reserve board in the 7th European Team Chess Championship in Skara (+1, =1, -2).
References edit
- ^ "Šachový svaz České republiky » Historie MČR mužů". old.chess.cz.
- ^ "OlimpBase :: Men's Chess Olympiads :: Josef Přibyl". www.olimpbase.org.
- ^ "OlimpBase :: European Men's Team Chess Championship :: Josef Přibyl". www.olimpbase.org.
External links edit
- Josef Pribyl player profile and games at Chessgames.com
- Josef Přibyl chess games at 365chess.com
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