The 77th Individual Chess Championship of Spain was held from 29th September to 7th October at the Hotel Gloria Palace de San Agustín on Gran Canaria.
124 players competed in the 9-round Swiss event, including 8 Grandmasters.
Grandmasters Julen Luis Arizmendi and Miguel Munoz Pantoja won their last round games to finish the tournament on shared first place with 7,5 points each. Arizmendi is declared champion on better tie-break criteria.
GM Julen Luis Arizmendi
GM Oleg Korneev took the bronze thanks to the superior tie-break in the group of players with 7 points each.
Munoz Pantoja (reigning Catalan champion) and Korneev have recently switched to Spanish chess federation from Peru and Russia respectively.
Also on 7 points is the last year champion Alvar Alonso Rosell, who this time took the award for the best U20 player. IM David Anton Guijarro is fifth overall and best U18 player.
The local chess fans are delighted that their own WGM Sabrina Vega Gutierrez claimed the top women prize.
Final standings:
1. GM Arizmendi Martinez Julen Luis VAL 2560 – 7.5
2. GM Munoz Pantoja Miguel CAT 2476 – 7.5
3. GM Korneev Oleg CAN 2596 – 7
4. IM Alonso Rosell Alvar CAT 2529 – 7
5. IM Anton Guijarro David MAD 2546 – 7
6. GM Alsina Leal Daniel CAT 2528 – 7
7. GM Perez Candelario Manuel EXT 2575 – 6.5
8. IM Larino Nieto David CAT 2487 – 6.5
9. IM Forcen Esteban Daniel ARA 2469 – 6.5
10. IM Recuero Guerra David AST 2450 – 6.5
11. IM Gonzalez De La Torre Santiago VAS 2442 – 6.5
12. IM Cuenca Jimenez Jose Fernando AND 2487 – 6.5
13. GM Romero Holmes Alfonso VAS 2508 – 6
14. Camacho Collados Marcos AND 2436 – 6
15. IM Garrido Dominguez Jesus AND 2396 – 6
16. Tejedor Fuentes Enrique CNT 2287 – 6
17. WGM Vega Gutierrez Sabrina CAN 2364 – 6
18. GM Todorcevic Antic Miodrag CAN 2420 – 6
19. FM Suarez Garcia Carlos AST 2274 – 6
20. Martin Hernandez Ruben CAN 2171 – 6
21. WIM Nicolas Zapata Irene VAL 2193 – 6
22. Alonso Valiente Alexis CAN 2049 – 6
23. IM Camarena Gimenez Rufino VAL 2393 – 6
24. Menendez Rey Francisco Javier AST 2229 – 6
25. Zamarbide Inarrea Daniel NAV 2192 – 6
26. WIM Vega Gutierrez Belinda CAN 2206 – 6
27. Garcia Blanco Omar CAN 2277 – 5.5
28. FM Lopez Gracia Fernando ARA 2382 – 5.5
29. FM Moreno Tejera Emilio MAD 2358 – 5.5
30. FM Gutierrez Olivares Daniel CAN 2368 – 5.5
31. Alvarado Diaz Alejandro CAN 2258 – 5.5
32. FM Fernandez Garcia Jose Miguel AND 2356 – 5.5
33. FM Menvielle Laccourreye Augusto CAN 2133 – 5.5
34. Suarez Gomez Julio GAL 2065 – 5.5
35. FM Trujillo Alvarado Ivan CAN 2151 – 5.5
36. Camino Carrio Nicanor CAN 1994 – 5.5
37. Navarro Molina David CAN 2122 – 5.5
38. Sanchez Montesdeoca Isaac CAN 1771 – 5.5
39. Cruz Pino Adrian CAN 2008 – 5.5
40. IM Ortega Hermida Daniel CAN 2392 – 5
41. FM Pazos Porta Antonio GAL 2307 – 5
42. Ramirez Medina Victor CAN 1875 – 5
43. FM Ladron De Guevara Pinto Paolo AND 2378 – 5
44. Cuenca Jimenez Francisco Javi AND 2177 – 5
45. FM Gonzalez Intelangelo Gerardo CAN 2010 – 5
46. Perez Barreto Adrian CAN 1966 – 5
47. Garcia Garcia Adrian Antonio CTL 1978 – 5
48. Henriquez Garcia David CAN 1993 – 5
49. Alarcon Olmos Daniel MUR 1901 – 5
50. Ramos Aguilar Jose Manuel CAN 2183 – 5
51. Perez Aleman Pedro Tomas CAN 2110 – 5
52. Lopez Colon Francisco CAN 2093 – 5
53. Garcia Caballero Luis CAN 2034 – 5
54. Boutahar Belgasi Tarik MEL 1994 – 5
55. Sanchez Ramirez Gustavo CAN 1591 – 5
56. Gonzalez Perez Cristina CAN 1802 – 4.5
57. Arnaiz Yanes Miguel Angel CAN 2004 – 4.5
58. Moya Mallafre Erik RIO 1988 – 4.5
59. FM De Prado Rodriguez Oscar Brun GAL 2283 – 4.5
60. Angel Acosta Juan Carlos CAN 2225 – 4.5
61. Rodriguez Mellado Antonio CAN 1760 – 4.5
62. Galvan Sarmiento Jose Luis CAN 1938 – 4.5
63. Morales Quintero Jose Miguel CAN 2012 – 4.5
64. Santana Montjoy Javier CAN 1704 – 4.5
65. Monzon Aleman Ayoze CAN 1727 – 4.5
66. Perez Castellano Susana CAN 1876 – 4.5
67. Ramirez Maillo Juan Adonay CAN 1645 – 4.5
68. Ruiz Delgado Basilio CAN 1718 – 4.5
69. Diaz Sanchez Jose Francisco MEL 1868 – 4.5
70. Moreno Cameno Juan Carlos CAN 0 – 4.5
71. Garceran Izquierdo Ruben MAD 1719 – 4.5
72. Gonzalez Acosta Pablo CAN 0 – 4.5
73. Suarez Pazos Alberto CAN 1741 – 4.5
74. Guerrero Ruiz Jose Luis CAN 1720 – 4
75. Alvarez Pedrosa Valeriano CTL 1947 – 4
76. Cruz Ramirez Nauzet CAN 1760 – 4
77. Lopez Rivera Jesus EXT 1839 – 4
78. Marrero Cardenes Agustin CAN 1937 – 4
79. De La Hoz Sanchez Ruben CAN 1973 – 4
80. Quiza Vazquez Carolina CAN 1655 – 4
81. Hernandez Diaz Heriberto CAN 1713 – 4
82. Suarez Ramirez Jonay CAN 1523 – 4
83. Aleman Alamo Nicolas CAN 1549 – 4
84. Perez Hernandez Juan Manuel CAN 1623 – 4
85. Suarez Buceta Melquiades CAN 1425 – 4
86. Guerrero Orihuela Jose Luis CAN 1562 – 4
87. Sanabria Taskila Daniel Krist CAN 1429 – 4
88. Roque Hernandez Francisco CAN 1548 – 4
89. Rossello Padron Carlos CAN 1882 – 3.5
90. Natalicchio Escalante Nicolas CAN 2208 – 3.5
91. Rodriguez Manzaneda Irene CAN 1709 – 3.5
92. Gonzalez Armas Dinia CAN 1696 – 3.5
93. Biscarri Candalia Oscar CAN 1531 – 3.5
94. Diaz Perez Jose Juan CAN 1730 – 3.5
95. Suarez Fleitas Alberto CAN 1426 – 3.5
96. Salazar Martin Jose Maria CAN 0 – 3.5
97. Sosa Iglesias Rayco CAN 1640 – 3.5
98. Ramirez Hernandez Jose Isidro CAN 1397 – 3.5
99. Rodriguez Garcia Antonio Jose CAN 2087 – 3.5
100. Aleman Velazquez Jose Antonio CAN 0 – 3.5
101. Fernandez Arce Aketza CAN 0 – 3.5
102. Buet Samuel CAN 1845 – 3
103. Nicolas Fernandez Juan Antoni VAL 1417 – 3
104. Garcia Cruz Jose Manuel CAN 1368 – 3
105. Amador Garcia Ismael CAN 1427 – 3
106. Ruiz Macias Anabel CAN 1455 – 3
107. Haarkotter Martin Michael CAN 1430 – 3
108. Sanabria Taskila Jenny Maria CAN 0 – 3
109. Bordon Sanchez Jose Domingo CAN 1473 – 3
110. Ramirez Maillo Cristian CAN 0 – 3
111. Molina Rosa Cecilio CAN 0 – 3
112. Rodriguez Melian Jose Luis CAN 2088 – 2.5
113. Rodriguez Rodriguez Eduardo CAN 1401 – 2.5
114. Salcedo Izquierdo Rafael CAN 1445 – 2.5
115. Ortega Trujillo Sebastian CAN 0 – 2.5
116. Morales Sanchez Domingo CAN 1512 – 2.5
117. Agejas Garcia Diego CAN 1390 – 2.5
118. Exposito Cruz Airam CAN 0 – 2
119. Garcia Almeida Aitana CAN 0 – 2
120. Melian Suarez Heli CAN 0 – 2
121. Luque Paganelli Leonardo CAN 0 – 2
122. Mustelier Martinez Maylen CAN 0 – 2
123. Gutierrez Mustelier Nelyam CAN 0 – 1
124. Fernandez Arce Ekaitz CAN 0 – 1
