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Chess player
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2008
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Biography
Introduction
Jan Karsten (born 2008) is a South African chess player who holds the title of International Master (IM, 2023).
Chess career
At age 14, and one of the youngest contestants, Karsten won the 2022 African Junior Chess Championship, finishing unbeaten on 6.5/9. This earned him the title of International Master.
As a result of this win, he qualified for the 2022 World Junior Chess Championship where he finished on 4.5/11.
Karsten won the 2024 Cape Town Chess Masters, where he was the top seed.
Personal life
Karsten attends Jan van Riebeeck High School.