Jomo Pitterson

Jomo Pitterson
Country	Jamaica
Born	1974 (age 50–51)
Title	International Master (2010)
Peak rating	2263 (November 2010)

Jomo Pitterson is a Jamaican chess player. He is a three-time Jamaican Chess Champion, winning the championship in 1992, 1993, and 1999. Pitterson is one of two International Masters in Jamaica, alongside Shane Matthews. ^[1]

Chess career

Pitterson vs. Šebenik, Istanbul 2012

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Final position

In July 2010, he became Jamaica's first International Master after winning the Sub-zonal Regional Chess Championships. ^[2]

In October 2010, he was nominated for the Courtney Walsh Award for Excellence for finishing as the top player from the region in the 39th Chess Olympiad. ^[3]

In August 2012, he played on board 2 for Jamaica at the 40th Chess Olympiad, where he defeated grandmaster Matej Šebenik in the first round. ^[4]

In March 2021, he was appointed to the FIDE Athletes Commission, after previously serving as the treasurer of the Jamaican Chess Federation. ^[5]

He serves as a team coach for the Jamaican national team. ^[6]

References

1. Watson, Leon (March 13, 2023). "Jamaica Invests Heavily Into Finding The Next GM Maurice Ashley".
2. "Pitterson claims regional crown". July 6, 2010.
3. "Pitterson honoured by nomination for Courtney Walsh Award". October 13, 2010.
4. Clarke, Claire (August 31, 2012). "Jamaica's men impress in Turkey".
5. "IM Jomo Pitterson appointed to FIDE Athletes Commission". March 5, 2021.
6. Burnett, Ian (September 15, 2023). "Jamaica cops Central American and Caribbean Youth Chess Championship 2023".

External links

• Jomo Pitterson rating card at FIDE