David Fitzsimons (chess player)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 17, 1991 Dublin, Ireland |
| Chess career | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Title | International Master (2018) |
| Peak rating | 2416 (June 2015) |
David Fitzsimons is an Irish chess player.
Chess career
In October 2018, he played for Ireland in the 43rd Chess Olympiad, where he notably held a draw against grandmaster Dmitry Jakovenko in the second round.[1]
In February 2020, he tied for second place with Elisabeth Pähtz, Keith Arkell, and Richard Bates in the Bunratty Masters, ultimately being ranked in third place.[2]
In October 2024, he won the Irish Chess Championship with an unbeaten score of 7.5/9,[3] half a point ahead of defending champion and grandmaster Alexander Baburin.[4]
Personal life
He is a teacher in the Glasnevin Educate Together National School.[3]
References
- ^ "Team composition for federation IRL - Open".
- ^ Doggers, Peter (February 24, 2020). "Bunratty Masters Winner Short Beats Hort In Miniature".
- ^ a b "INTERNATIONAL CHESS MASTER DAVID FITZSIMONS WINS IRISH CHAMPIONSHIP FOR FIRST TIME". September 12, 2024.
- ^ Burke, Sarah (October 3, 2024). "Dubliner wins Irish Chess Championship for the first time: 'It's unlike any other game'".
External links
- David Fitzsimons rating card at FIDE