David Fitzsimons (chess player)

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David Fitzsimons
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Personal information
Born (1991-06-17) June 17, 1991 (age 34)
Dublin, Ireland
Chess career
CountryIreland
TitleInternational Master (2018)
Peak rating2416 (June 2015)

David Fitzsimons is an Irish chess player.

Chess career

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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

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He is a teacher in the Glasnevin Educate Together National School.[3]

References

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