Chess Coaches in Colombia
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The Federación Colombiana de Ajedrez (FECODAZ) governs the sport nationally from Bogotá and is a member of both FIDE and the Confederation of the Americas Chess. The Colombian Chess Championship dates back to 1928 in Cali, with the women's championship following in 1965 in Bogotá. Bogotá remains the administrative center of the game, but Medellín and Cali have their own strong competitive histories, and Medellín made international history by hosting the 6th Women's Chess Olympiad in 1974. More recently, Barranquilla hosted the FIDE World Youth U16 Chess Olympiad in 2025, drawing more than 45 national delegations.
- Bogotá is the organizational hub, home to the national federation (FECODAZ) and the largest concentration of clubs and tournaments.
- Medellín and Cali both have real competitive pedigree, from national championships dating back to the 1920s to Medellín hosting a full Women's Chess Olympiad in 1974.
- Colombia regularly hosts FIDE youth events, including the World Youth U16 Chess Olympiad in Barranquilla in 2025, making it a genuine entry point for junior players into international competition.
Miguel Cuéllar
Nine-time Colombian champion and Olympiad silver medalist (board one, Tel Aviv 1964) who also defeated Efim Geller and Viktor Korchnoi at the 1962 Stockholm Interzonal.
Alonso Zapata
Colombian Grandmaster and eight-time national champion.
Sergio Barrientos
Grandmaster (2011), 2020 Colombian champion, and 2021 Chess World Cup qualifier.
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