The unforgettable 53rd City of Mar del Plata International Chess Open, one of the oldest tournaments in South America, took place from March 23-30 in the Hotel Provincial. The event, supported by the FIDE Aid Package, brought together 278 players from 11 countries and was a great success. The President of the Mar del Plata Chess Federation, Lic. Javier Curilen was the tournament director, while AI OI Leandro Plotinsky and his team officiated the competition.
After nine exciting rounds, GM Johan-Sebastian Christiansen, a member of the Norwegian Olympic team, was crowned undefeated champion. The top seed arrived in Mar del Plata with great expectations and confirmed his status as a pre-tournament favorite, scoring 8/9 and taking clear first.
As many as four participants finished a half-point behind the champion on 7.5/9 and tied for second place, with GMs Diego Flores and Leonardo Tristán completing the podium thanks to superior Buchholz.
Final standings:
|
1 |
GM |
Christiansen, Johan-Sebastian |
NOR |
2633 |
8 |
|
2 |
GM |
Flores, Diego |
ARG |
2530 |
7½ |
|
3 |
GM |
Tristan, Leonardo |
ARG |
2521 |
7½ |
|
4 |
IM |
Espinoza Palomino, Willyam |
PER |
2400 |
7½ |
|
5 |
CM |
Jaque Gutierrez, Matias |
CHI |
2173 |
7½ |
|
6 |
IM |
Acosta, Pablo Ismael |
ARG |
2463 |
7 |
|
7 |
FM |
Spata, German |
ARG |
2421 |
7 |
|
8 |
GM |
Felgaer, Ruben |
ARG |
2565 |
7 |
|
9 |
IM |
Villegas, Franco |
ARG |
2328 |
7 |
|
10 |
FM |
Schnaider, Ilan |
ARG |
2314 |
7 |
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