Johan-Sebastian Christiansen triumphs in Mar del Plata

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4/1/2024 – The unforgettable City of Mar del Plata International Chess Open, one of the oldest tournaments in South America, celebrated its 53rd edition from March 23-30 at the Hotel Provincial. After nine exciting rounds, GM Johan-Sebastian Christiansen, a member of the Norwegian Olympic team, was crowned undefeated champion. Four participants finished a half-point behind the champion, with GMs Diego Flores and Leonardo Tristán completing the podium thanks to superior Buchholz scores. | Photos: Official website

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A traditional event

Press release by FIDE

The unforgettable City of Mar del Plata International Chess Open, one of the oldest tournaments in South America, celebrated its 53rd edition from March 23-30 at 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, 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 favourite, scoring 8/9 and taking clear first.

As many as four participants finished a half-point behind the champion on 7½/9 and tied for second place, with GMs Diego Flores and Leonardo Tristán completing the podium thanks to superior Buchholz scores.

Diego Flores

Diego Flores playing black against Uriel Patiño in the tournament’s first round

Christiansen 1 - 0 Tristán (Round 8)

Leonardo Tristán

Leonardo Tristán

Rubén Felgaer

Second seed Rubén Felgaer scored 7/9 points

Final standings

Rk. SNo Name Rtg Pts.  TB1   TB2   TB3 
1 Christiansen, Johan-Sebastian 8 0
2 Flores, Diego 7,5 0
3 Tristan, Leonardo 7,5 0
4 Espinoza Palomino, Willyam 7,5 0
5 Jaque Gutierrez, Matias 7,5 0
6 Acosta, Pablo Ismael 7 0
7 Spata, German 7 0
8 Felgaer, Ruben 7 0
9 Villegas, Franco 7 0
10 Schnaider, Ilan 7 0
11 Melian, Juan Sebastian 7 0
12 Leskovar, Mario 7 0
13 Kiselev, Vitalii 6,5 0
14 Moreno Perez, Tobias Sebastian 6,5 0
15 Unhold, Valentin 6,5 0

...278 players

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