Joaquim Durão facts for kids
Joaquim Manuel Durão (born October 25, 1930 – died May 21, 2015) was a famous Portuguese chess player. He became an International Master in chess in 1975. This is a high title given to very skilled chess players.
Durão was a champion many times. He won the Portuguese Chess Championship 13 times! He also played for his country in ten Chess Olympiads. The Chess Olympiad is a big international team chess tournament. Besides playing, he was also the president of the Portuguese Chess Federation. This means he helped lead and organize chess in Portugal.
Joaquim Durão was born in Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal. He passed away on May 21, 2015, when he was 84 years old.
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Who Was Joaquim Durão?
Joaquim Durão was a very important person in Portuguese chess. He spent his life playing and promoting the game. He was known for his strong play and for helping chess grow in his home country.
A Chess Master's Journey
Durão earned the title of International Master (IM) in 1975. This title is awarded by the FIDE (International Chess Federation). It shows that a player has reached a very high level of skill. To become an IM, players must achieve certain results in international tournaments.
Portugal's Chess Champion
Winning the Portuguese Chess Championship 13 times is a huge achievement. It means he was the best chess player in Portugal for many years. This shows his amazing talent and dedication to the game.
Playing for His Country
Durão represented Portugal in ten Chess Olympiads. This is like the Olympics for chess. Teams from different countries compete against each other. Playing in so many Olympiads shows he was a consistent and valuable player for his national team.
Leading Portuguese Chess
Being the president of the Portuguese Chess Federation meant Durão had a big role off the chessboard too. He helped organize tournaments, support players, and make chess more popular in Portugal. Leaders like him are very important for the growth of any sport.
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Durão in November 2009.
