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Ján Plachetka
Slovak chess grandmaster
January 1, 1945 - May 24, 2026 (Age 81)
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He shared the 1st place at Polanica Zdrój 1975, was 1st at Sofia 1979, 1st at Trnava 1979, and shared the 1st place at Strasbourg 1985.
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He shared the 1st place at Polanica Zdrój 1975, was 1st at Sofia 1979, 1st at Trnava 1979, and shared the 1st place at Strasbourg 1985. Ján Plachetka died on May 24, 2026. This memorial record includes life dates, public details, and ways for family, friends, and readers to add memories.
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- May 24, 2026
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- 1975He shared the 1st place at Polanica Zdrój 1975
He shared the 1st place at Polanica Zdrój 1975, was 1st at Sofia 1979, 1st at Trnava 1979, and shared the 1st place at Strasbourg 1985.
- 1980He was also a member of the Czechoslovak Chess Olympiad teams from...
He was also a member of the Czechoslovak Chess Olympiad teams from 1980 to 1986.
- May 24, 2026Died
Ján Plachetka died at age 81.
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Despite his age, Plachetka still participates in chess tournaments including playing for the Slovak Senior Team.
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