About Frode Søby
Lived 1935 – 2025 (aged 89). Frode Søby was a Danish chess player.
Frode Søby (born 16 April 1935), is a Danish chess player.
Chess career During the 1960s, Frode Søby was one of the leading Danish chess players. He participated in the finals of Danish Chess Championships and attained his best result in 1962, finishing seventh.
Frode Søby played for Denmark in the Chess Olympiad: In 1962, at fourth board in the 15th Chess Olympiad in Varna (+4, =3, -8).
Since the mid-1970s, Søby has rarely played serious chess. Since the early 1990s, he has played mainly in Danish team competitions.
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Who was Frode Søby?
Danish chess player
When was Frode Søby born?
Frode Søby was born on 16 April 1935.
When did Frode Søby die?
Frode Søby died on 12 April 2025.
What was Frode Søby's occupation?
Frode Søby was a chess player.
What nationality was Frode Søby?
Frode Søby was Danish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frode Søby. https://biography.guide/frode-soby/
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