Alejandro Ramírez (chess player)
Alejandro Tadeo Ramírez Álvarez (born in San José, Costa Rica, June 21, 1988) is a chess Grandmaster. He was inspired by the movie Searching for Bobby Fischer when he was four years old. Alejandro became FIDE Master at the age of 9, an International Master at the age of 13 and a Grandmaster at the age of 15. Currently, he is studying at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) pursuing a master degree in Arts & Technology and is also a member of the Dallas Chess Club, serving as the ranking officer on the club's Facebook page. After graduation he plans to combine his two passions in life: chess and video games.
See also
External links
- Alejandro Ramirez player profile and games at Chessgames.com
- Alejandro Ramirez rating card at FIDE
- Interview with 15-year old GM Alejandro Ramírez
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