100-year-old chess player Manuel Alvarez Escudero opens Candidates Chess R5

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Today’s special guest of the FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2022 was Mr. Manuel Alvarez Escudero, a 100-year-old active chess player. He made a first ceremonial move in the game between the Candidates’ youngest participants: 19-year-old Alireza Firouzja and 24-year-old Jan-Krzysztof Duda. Just a few months ago, Mr. Escudero played the league in Madrid, and one of his latest games was especially extraordinary as he met with 90 years younger opponent.
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Manuel Alvarez Escudero is 100 years old.

Just a few months ago he played (and won) for his team in the league of Madrid. Today he made the ceremonial move to start Round 5 of #FIDECandidates. Firouzja, for whom he played 1.e4, is 81 years his junior.

Chess has no boundaries! pic.twitter.com/wlES6Dm2lM

— International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) June 22, 2022

Photos by: FIDE/Stev Bonhage