Carlos Antonio Reyes Nájera
Carlos Antonio Reyes Nájera (born 27 October 1961), is a Guatemalan chess FIDE Master (FM), three-times Guatemalan Chess Championship winner (1989, 1990, 1992), Chess Olympiad individual gold medalist (1988).
| Carlos Antonio Reyes Nájera | |
|---|---|
| Country | Guatemala |
| Born | 27 October 1961 |
| Title | FIDE Master (FM) |
| Peak rating | 2280 (July 1981) |
Biography
Carlos Antonio Reyes Nájera was one of the leading Guatemalan chess players in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He won three times Guatemalan Chess Championships: 1989, 1990, and 1992. Also he won bronze medal in this tournament in 1991. Carlos Antonio Reyes Nájera three times played in FIDE Zonal tournaments: 1998, 2000, and 2004.
Carlos Antonio Reyes Nájera played for Guatemala in the Chess Olympiads:[1]
- In 1982, at fourth board in the 25th Chess Olympiad in Lucerne (+4, =5, -3),
- In 1988, at third board in the 28th Chess Olympiad in Thessaloniki (+7, =1, -2) and won individual gold medal,
- In 1990, at first board in the 29th Chess Olympiad in Novi Sad (+5, =2, -6),
- In 2004, at third board in the 36th Chess Olympiad in Calvià (+4, =4, -4),
- In 2006, at first reserve board in the 37th Chess Olympiad in Turin (+4, =4, -3).
Carlos Antonio Reyes Nájera played for Guatemala in the World Youth U26 Team Chess Championship:[2]
- In 1980, at fourth board in the 2nd World Youth U26 Team Chess Championship in Mexico City (+6, =3, -3),
- In 1983, at third board in the 4th World Youth U26 Team Chess Championship in Chicago (+2, =1, -5).
Also Carlos Antonio Reyes Nájera known as chess life organizer. He is Technical Director of Guatemalan Chess Federation.
References
- "OlimpBase :: Men's Chess Olympiads :: Carlos Antonio Reyes Nájera". www.olimpbase.org.
- "OlimpBase :: World Youth U26 Team Chess Championship :: Carlos Antonio Reyes Nájera". www.olimpbase.org.
External links
- Carlos Antonio Reyes Nájera player profile and games at Chessgames.com
- Carlos Antonio Reyes Nájera chess games at 365chess.com