About Samy Shoker
Born 1987. Samy Shoker is an Egyptian chess player.
Samy Shoker (born 1987) is an Egyptian chess Grandmaster and chessboxer.
Chess career Shoker earned his International Master title in 2006 and was awarded the title of Grandmaster by FIDE in 2014. He played in the Chess World Cup 2013, where he was defeated in the first round by Shakhriyar Mamedyarov. He represented his country at the 2014 Chess Olympiad, scoring 4½/9 (+4–4=1).
Chess boxing career In 2025, Shoker beat German chessboxer André Glenzer to win the WCBA European middleweight title.
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Who is Samy Shoker?
Egyptian chess player
When was Samy Shoker born?
Samy Shoker was born on 1 August 1987 in Asnières-sur-Seine.
What is Samy Shoker's occupation?
Samy Shoker is a chess player.
What nationality is Samy Shoker?
Samy Shoker is Egyptian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Samy Shoker. https://biography.guide/samy-shoker/
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