Friðrik Ólafsson
Friðrik Ólafsson was a legendary Icelandic chess master and former secretary of the Althing who passed away on April 4, 2023, at the age of 90. Born on January 26, 1935, in Reykjavík, he was a six-time Icelandic champion and the first Icelandic grandmaster, earning international acclaim for his contributions to chess. He served as the president of the International Chess Federation from 1978 to 1982 and held various roles in Icelandic public service, including a long tenure as the secretary of the Althing. Friðrik was also an accomplished author, publishing several books on chess, and he was honored with numerous awards for his distinguished service to the sport and his country.
Born on Jan 26, 1935 (90 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Iceland | 3 | 9.00 | 0.16% | +10% | 341,243 | 603 | $24,000 | 42$ |
| Totals | 3 | 341,243 | 603 | $24,000 | 42$ |
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Friðrik Ólafsson was a grandmaster who notably defeated four world champions, including Bobby Fischer.
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Friðrik Ólafsson was a prominent chess player and the first Icelandic grandmaster.
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Friðrik Ólafsson was a renowned chess master and former director of the Icelandic Parliament.
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