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Diego Flores Wins 100th Argentine Championship, Ties Najdorf’s Record With Eighth Title

The 43-year-old clinched the centenary event with a last-round draw against former champion Federico Pérez Ponsa.

Overview

  • Flores finished with 8.5 points, ahead of Pérez Ponsa on 7.5 and Diego Valerga on 7, with complete final standings released.
  • The tournament was staged at the Buenos Aires city government’s Parque Patricios venue and ran for 11 straight days.
  • A rule forbidding draw offers before move 30 was credited with producing combative games and strong online follow-through.
  • The schedule drew criticism for omitting a rest day, raising player welfare concerns, especially for younger competitors.
  • Twelve-year-old Faustino Oro placed fifth, highlighting rising talent alongside the veteran winner.