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Jan Groenendijk

b. 1998

Dutch draughts (checkers) player

Draughts player
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About Jan Groenendijk

Born 1998. Jan Groenendijk is a Dutch draughts player.

World championship 2015 (2nd place) 2016 match (2nd place) 2017 (7th place in semifinal B) 2019 (4th place) 2021 (4th place) 2023 (2nd place) 2024 match (1st place) 2025 (1st place)

European championship 2012 (26th place) 2014 (9th place) 2018 (11th place) 2022 (1st place) 2024 (1st place)

Winner of international tournaments Salou Open 2015 Polish Open 2018 Abidjan Open 2019 RotterDams Open 2023 Drancy Open 2023 Nijmegen Open 2017, 2023 Riga Open 2023, 2026 Bourges Open 2026

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Important facts

Born
7 September 1998, Wageningen
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Draughts player
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jan Groenendijk?

Dutch draughts (checkers) player

When was Jan Groenendijk born?

Jan Groenendijk was born on 7 September 1998 in Wageningen.

What is Jan Groenendijk's occupation?

Jan Groenendijk is a draughts player.

What nationality is Jan Groenendijk?

Jan Groenendijk is Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jan Groenendijk

· Wikidata: Q21484939

· DBpedia: Jan Groenendijk (draughts player)

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