After two-years hiatus caused by the pandemic situation, the Peruvian Chess Federation held the 2022 National Chess Championships, an OTB 50-player 9-round Swiss tournament (open section) and a 9-player round-robin (women’s section). The events were held from May 17-22 in Club Tennis Las Terrazas Miraflores, Lima.
GM Jorge Cori crushed the competition in the open tournament, conceding his opponents only four draws and took gold with an excellent result of 7/9. His sister, the top rated Peruvian woman, WGM Deysi Cori took part in the open section and scored impressive 6/9 (7th place in the final standings).
IM Brian Escalante turned in a good performance and tied with the champion for the top position but lost the direct encounter and had to settle for silver. Escalante completed his first GM norm. GM Cristian Cruz came out third.
Final standings Open:
|
1 |
GM |
Cori Jorge |
2647 |
7 |
|
2 |
IM |
Escalante Brian Sebastian |
2482 |
7 |
|
3 |
GM |
Cruz Cristhian |
2582 |
6½ |
|
4 |
GM |
Vera Siguenas Deivy |
2498 |
6½ |
|
5 |
Reyes Zavaleta Fabian |
1902 |
6 |
|
|
6 |
IM |
Terry, Renato |
2504 |
6 |
|
7 |
WGM |
Cori T. Deysi |
2367 |
6 |
|
8 |
IM |
Fernandez Fernando |
2435 |
6 |
|
9 |
Paredes Lagos Anthony |
2117 |
5½ |
|
|
10 |
IM |
Quirhuayo Chumbe German |
2296 |
5½ |
WIM Mitzy Caballero emerged as the winner in the women’s section, netting 7/9. WFM Paula Paredes finished 1½ points behind the champion and took silver. WIM Ingrid Aliaga claimed bronze.
Final standings Women:
|
1 |
WIM |
Caballero Quijano Mitzy |
7 |
|
2 |
WFM |
Paredes Bustamante Paula |
5½ |
|
3 |
WIM |
Aliaga Fernandez Ingrid |
5 |
|
4 |
Bravo Mallco Kate |
4½ |
|
|
5 |
WFM |
Garcia Andrada Heidy |
4 |
|
6 |
Zarate Oyague Flor |
3½ |
|
|
7 |
WCM |
Aguilar Oblitas Yadhira |
3 |
|
8 |
WFM |
Felix Vega Aurora |
2 |
|
9 |
Tacas Cardenas Andrea |
1½ |
Complete results of the Absolute National Chess Championship 2022
Complete results of the National Women's Chess Championship 2022
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