Raimundo García facts for kids
Raimundo García (born May 27, 1936 – died October 13, 2020) was a talented chess player from Argentina. He was known as a chess master, which means he was a very skilled player who had achieved a high level in the game.
Chess Journey and Wins
Raimundo García started his chess career in 1956. He played in many tournaments across Argentina and other countries. Early in his career, he competed in the Argentine Chess Championship in 1958. He also placed well in other events, showing his growing skill.
A big moment came in 1962 when he won the Latin American Tournament in Mar del Plata. The very next year, in 1963, he became the Argentine Chess Champion! This was a major achievement in his career. He also won a special match against another strong player, Samuel Schweber, that same year.
García continued to play against some of the world's best chess players. He competed in tournaments where famous players like Paul Keres and Robert James Fischer (Bobby Fischer) also played. He often placed among the top players in these tough competitions. For example, he tied for third place in Mar del Plata in 1969 and again in 1976.
Playing for Argentina
Raimundo García proudly represented his country, Argentina, in the Chess Olympiads. These are big international team chess tournaments, like the Olympics for chess.
- In 1964, he played on the second board in the 16th Chess Olympiad in Tel Aviv.
- In 1966, he was a reserve player in the 17th Chess Olympiad in Havana.
- In 1968, he played as a reserve in the 18th Chess Olympiad in Lugano.
- In 1972, he was back on the second board for the 20th Chess Olympiad in Skopje.
His strong performances in these events helped Argentina compete on the world stage.
Becoming an International Master
Because of his great skill and achievements in chess, Raimundo García was given the title of IM in 1964. This is a special title awarded by the World Chess Federation (FIDE) to highly skilled chess players.
See also
In Spanish: Raimundo García para niños
