About Mark van der Werf
Born 1968. Mark van der Werf is a Dutch chess player.
Mark van der Werf is a Dutch chess player.
Chess career In January 1995, he competed in the Hoogovens Wijk aan Zee Chess Tournament 1995, where he was knocked out in the first round by Alexander Khalifman.
In January 2011, he played in Group C of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2011, where he scored wins against grandmasters Kateryna Lagno and Dariusz Åšwiercz.
In January 2013, he played in Group C of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2013, where he held draws against grandmasters Fernando Peralta and Alexander Kovchan.
In June 2023, he finished tied for first in the Open 50+ section of the European Senior Chess Championship, but ended up in 5th place due to tiebreaks.
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Who is Mark van der Werf?
Dutch chess player
When was Mark van der Werf born?
Mark van der Werf was born on 12 February 1968.
What is Mark van der Werf's occupation?
Mark van der Werf is a chess player.
What nationality is Mark van der Werf?
Mark van der Werf is Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mark van der Werf. https://biography.guide/mark-van-der-werf/
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