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FIDE ID 1012762 · born 1982 · last updated 5/12/2026
Standard
2081
Rapid
2015
Blitz
2050
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+1 =2 -5 · score 25% · 8 games
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+0 =0 -4 · score 0% · 4 games
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+1 =2 -1 · score 50% · 4 games
Portela Peleteiro,A(2361)
Van Dam,N(2054)½-½
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| Event | Games | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Maia Chess Open 2025 | 1 | 2025-08-22 |
| Benidorm Open A 2024 | 1 | 2024-10-27 |
| Schach Tirol Open 2024 | 6 | 2024-08-25 to 2024-08-30 |
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Sources: twic (8) - latest 8/22/2025
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