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Eric Lawson

b. 1984

Canadian chess player

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About Eric Lawson

Born 1984. Eric Lawson is a Canadian chess player.

Eric Lawson is a Canadian chess player.

Chess career In 2003, he defeated John K. Shaw and Peter Wells in the Hastings Challengers Tournament.

In 2004, he tied for first place with Pascal Charbonneau in the Canadian Chess Championship, but ultimately lost the tiebreak games and finished as the runner-up.

In August 2006, he defeated Irina Krush after being in a losing position in the Montreal International.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Eric Lawson?

Canadian chess player

When was Eric Lawson born?

Eric Lawson was born on 15 April 1984.

What is Eric Lawson's occupation?

Eric Lawson is a chess player.

What nationality is Eric Lawson?

Eric Lawson is Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eric Lawson

· Wikidata: Q27527171

· DBpedia: Eric Lawson (chess player)

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