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References
- List of champions
- Crowther, Mark (26 May 2003), THE WEEK IN CHESS 446: Uruguayan Championships, London Chess Center
- Crowther, Mark (7 June 2004), THE WEEK IN CHESS 500: Uruguayan Championships, London Chess Center
- Crowther, Mark (9 June 2008), THE WEEK IN CHESS 709: Uruguayan Championships, London Chess Center