David Fitzsimons (chess player)

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David Fitzsimons
Personal information
Born (1991-06-17) June 17, 1991 (age 34)
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]

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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

  1. ↑ "Team composition for federation IRL - Open".
  2. ↑ Doggers, Peter (February 24, 2020). "Bunratty Masters Winner Short Beats Hort In Miniature".
  3. 1 2 "INTERNATIONAL CHESS MASTER DAVID FITZSIMONS WINS IRISH CHAMPIONSHIP FOR FIRST TIME". September 12, 2024.
  4. ↑ Burke, Sarah (October 3, 2024). "Dubliner wins Irish Chess Championship for the first time: 'It's unlike any other game'".
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