About Ján Plachetka
Lived 1945 – 2026 (aged 81). Ján Plachetka was a Slovak chess player and coach.
Ján Plachetka (18 February 1945 – 24 May 2026) was a Slovak chess Grandmaster.
Plachetka was awarded the GM title in 1978. He shared the first place at Polanica Zdrój 1975, was first at Sofia 1979, first at Trnava 1979, and shared the first place at Strasbourg 1985. He was also a member of the Czechoslovak Chess Olympiad teams from 1980 to 1986. As a senior, Plachetka participated in chess tournaments including playing for the Slovak Senior Team. Plachetka died on 24 May 2026, at the age of 81.
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Who was Ján Plachetka?
Slovak chess player
When was Ján Plachetka born?
Ján Plachetka was born on 18 February 1945 in Trenčín.
When did Ján Plachetka die?
Ján Plachetka died on 24 May 2026.
What was Ján Plachetka's occupation?
Ján Plachetka was a chess player and coach.
What nationality was Ján Plachetka?
Ján Plachetka was Slovak.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ján Plachetka. https://biography.guide/jan-plachetka/
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