Magdalen chess is experiencing a boom, thanks to the outstanding performance of a group of young talents who are raising the name of the department in different national and international competitions.
Rafael De la Hoz, president of the Magdalena Chess League, expressed in dialogue with EL INFORMADOR his satisfaction with the achievements, especially those of Samuel Gutiérrez, who won third place in the sub-10 category of the national tournament. Wheel-Wheel. “For us it is very gratifying to see how these children progress and reach higher and higher goals,” said De la Hoz.
In addition to Gutiérrez, other young talents such as Valeria Ruiz, David Pinedo, Inés María Trujillo and Jaime Márquez are preparing for the national intercollegiate competitions, where they are expected to obtain excellent results. These young people have the support of their coach, Fernando Pavón, from the Más Que Vencedores school.
On the other hand, Nicolás Contos is participating in the national rapid and blitz games championship in Bucaramanga, a high-level tournament that will allow him to compete with the best chess players in the country.