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Calvin Klaasen

b. 1987

South African chess player

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About Calvin Klaasen

Born 1987. Calvin Klaasen is a South African chess player.

Calvin John Klaasen (born 1987) is a South African chess player who holds the title of FIDE Master.

Together with Johannes Mabusela he won the 2017 South African Closed Championships, and has played for the South African Chess Olympiad team in 2016 and 2018.

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Calvin John Klaasen

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Who is Calvin Klaasen?

South African chess player

When was Calvin Klaasen born?

Calvin Klaasen was born on 16 May 1987.

What is Calvin Klaasen's occupation?

Calvin Klaasen is a chess player.

What nationality is Calvin Klaasen?

Calvin Klaasen is South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Calvin Klaasen

· Wikidata: Q56877078

· DBpedia: Calvin Klaasen

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