Argentine International Master Leonardo Tristan won the 3rd International Open Marcel Duchamp, which took place on 20-29th June at the Club Atletico Boca Juniors in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

After the 9 rounds were played, no less than five players finished tied on 7 points each. Tristan, who had an undefeated run in the event took home first place on tiebreaks.

Mexican GM Gilberto Hernandez was second, while the surprise of the tournament was the third place obtained by IM Raimundo Garcia, who only arrived as the 15th seed.

The champion got himself a place in the 2013 Final Chess Championship of Argentina.

The president of the Boca Junioes soccer club Daniel Aneglici and the legendary forward Martin Palermo supported the event.

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Final Standings (top 15):

1 IM Tristan Leonardo ARG 2450 7
2 GM Hernandez Guerrero Gilberto MEX 2523 7
3 IM Garcia Raimundo ARG 2310 7
4 GM Alonso Salvador ARG 2506 7
5 IM Real De Azua Ernesto ARG 2460 7
6 IM Dolezal Cristian ARG 2410 6.5
7 FM Madina Yadarola Martin ESP 2256 6.5
8 FM Pichot Alan ARG 2400 6.5
9 FM Calderon Fernandez Gervasio ARG 2331 6.5
10 GM Slipak Sergio ARG 2440 6.5
11 IM Krysa Leandro ARG 2411 6.5
12 GM Flores Diego ARG 2594 6
13 Caceres Recalde Fernando ARG 2216 6
14 IM Giardelli Sergio C. ARG 2344 6
15 IM Mahia Gustavo ARG 2377 6

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