International Master (IM) Ríder Díaz was the best placed Holguin player in the Open group of the Capablanca Memorial chess tournament. Which concluded this Monday in the beach resort of Varadero, Matanzas.
On the other hand in the ninth and last round, Ríder overcame Ronier González, also Cuban, to reach six points and finish thirteenth. Grand Master (GM) Reinier Vazquez defeated his female counterpart Maritza Arribas and finished 28th with 5.5 points.
The other representative of Holguin who managed to win in the bye round was Yadel Alejandro Acosta over the Mexican Luis Javier Mateo. Which allowed him to reach 5.0 scratches and anchor in 51st place, and David Alejandro Calzadilla, who lost against Jerzy Jesus Perez, finished with 4.5 points in 55th place.
Moreover in the Veterans Tournament Jesus Grimal Zayas totaled 4.0 units to finish fifteenth.
The Children’s event “Looking for a Capablanca” took place on the 16th, with the participation of several holguineros. Including Anthony Stephan Rodriguez (U-12), who scored 4.0 points for 63rd place (4.0-73rd).
Also in the U-16 category, Alejandro Antonio Sánchez (4.5-26th place), Adonis Alexander Ortiz (4.5-27th) and Yoander Cruz (3.5-49th) competed.
In conclusion every year on this date, this event is held to pay tribute to the best Cuban chess player of all times and one of the best in the world at the time. The brilliant Jose Raul Capablanca. It was learned that in 2026 Varadero will be the venue again.
Translated by Aliani Rojas Fernández
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