Gert Jan Timmerman facts for kids

Gert Jan Timmerman was born on April 15, 1956, in the Netherlands. He is a famous Dutch chess player. He is best known for becoming the fifteenth ICCF World Champion in correspondence chess. He held this title from 1996 to 2002.

Who is Gert Jan Timmerman?

Gert Jan Timmerman is a skilled chess player from the Netherlands. He is especially good at a type of chess called correspondence chess. This is different from regular chess where players sit face-to-face.

What is Correspondence Chess?

Correspondence chess is a game where players send their moves to each other. In the past, they used to send moves by mail! Today, players often use email or special online servers. Because players have more time to think about each move, the games can last for months or even years. This type of chess needs a lot of patience and deep planning.

Winning the World Championship

Gert Jan Timmerman became the World Champion in correspondence chess. This is a very big achievement. He won the fifteenth ICCF World Championship. ICCF stands for the International Correspondence Chess Federation. He held the champion title for six years, from 1996 to 2002.

Before he became the World Champion, Timmerman showed his talent in other tournaments. He won Final B of the 5th World Cup. This competition took place between 1987 and 1994.

Other Achievements

After becoming World Champion, Gert Jan Timmerman continued to play well. He took part in a special tournament called the ICCF 50 Years World Champion Jubilee. This event was for all the living former ICCF World Champions. It was like a "champion of champions" tournament. In this tough competition, Timmerman tied for second place. He finished just behind another strong player, Mikhail Umansky.