Stefan Docx Explained

Country:Belgium
Birth Date:12 January 1974
Birth Place:Antwerp, Belgium
International Master (2013)
Peakrating:2491 (July 2014)
Fideid:200778

Stefan Docx is a Belgian chess player.

Chess career

In September 2018, he played for Belgium at the 43rd Chess Olympiad, where they defeated Malawi 3.5-0.5.[1]

In July 2022, he played for Belgium at the 44th Chess Olympiad, losing to Francisco Vallejo Pons (whom he had defeated in their previous encounter) during their encounter with Spain.[2]

In December 2022, he was given a one-year ban after refusing a metal detector scan at the Benidorm Open.[3] He was disqualified and not paired for the ninth and final rounds, though statistician Kenneth W. Regan was not able to find any evidence of Docx cheating.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chinese Taipei, Thailand next against Team Malawi at chess Olympiad. September 29, 2018. Duncan. Mlanjira.
  2. Web site: 44th Chess Olympiad: Magnus Carlsen wins on his debut. July 30, 2022.
  3. Web site: Belgian IM Handed 1-Year FIDE Ban After Refusing Body Scan. November 21, 2023. Tarjei. Svensen.
  4. Web site: Belgian IM Expelled From Chess Tournament After Refusing Body Scan. December 20, 2022. Peter. Doggers.