József Pintér


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For the Hungarian-American radio comedian, see Joe Penner.

József Pintér (born 9 November 1953 in Budapest) is a Hungarian chess Grandmaster and chess writer. He won the Hungarian Chess Championship in 1978 and 1979. Pinter gained his grandmaster title in 1982. He is well known for a 1984 brilliancy against his compatriot Lajos Portisch in that year's Hungarian Championship.

József Pintér
Country Hungary
Born9 November 1953 (age 70)
Budapest, Hungary
TitleGrandmaster (1982)
FIDE rating2528 (October 2024)
Peak rating2595 (July 1998)
  • 1000 Minor Piece Endings (Caissa Hungary, 2007)
  • 1000 Rook Endings (Magyar Sakkvilág, 2007)
  • 1000 Pawn Endings (Magyar Sakkvilág, 2006)
  • 300 fejtörő (300 Puzzles) (Magyar Sakkvilág, 2006)
  • A sakktaktika titkai I, II, III, IV, (Secrets of chess tactics) - with István Pongó, (Magyar Sakkpartner Kiadó, 2002)
  • Andrew Soltis, The 100 Best Chess Games of the 20th Century, Ranked. McFarlard & Company, Jefferson, NC, 2000