Grandmaster Axel Bachmann from Paraguay convincingly won the “Copa Norberto La Porta” open tournament which was held on 14-21st December at the Salon Dorado de la Legislatura de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Bachmann concluded the event with 8,0/9 points leaving the chasing pack a full point behind. Twelve players shared the second place with 7,0 points each.
306 players from eight countries competed, including 8 Grandmasters and 17 International Masters.
The tournament was organized by the Federacion Metropolitana de Ajedrez, Federacion Argentina de Ajedrez, FIDE and WIM Elisa Maggiolo.
Final standings (top finishers):
1 GM Bachmann Axel PAR 2545 – 8
2 GM Alonso Salvador ARG 2503 – 7
3 GM Perez Ponsa Federico ARG 2518 – 7
4 GM Mareco Sandro ARG 2581 – 7
5 IM Liascovich Lucas ARG 2439 – 7
6 GM Slipak Sergio ARG 2435 – 7
7 IM Saldano Dayer Horacio ESP 2472 – 7
8 IM Iermito Sebastian ARG 2456 – 7
9 IM Real De Azua Ernesto ARG 2430 – 7
10 IM Blit Jacques ARG 2347 – 7
11 Rago Sergio ARG 2238 – 7
12 GM Ricardi Pablo ARG 2457 – 7
13 FM Perelman Hernan ARG 2347 – 7
Go Axel!