GM Axel Bachmann is from Paraguay and he is currently attending University at UT Brownsville. He is poised to surpass GM Franco Ocampos as the greatest player from his country.
Here is the full article about this talented young man.
This was sent to me by R. Harwood (Chess Program Director) of UTB. Thanks Rusty!
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
He’s already stronger than Franco.
Axel Bachman has tactical skills of a world class player, I used to follow some of his games in the ICC and they are really amazing, his handle at the ICC is Olimpus if I remember correctly