Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez

Jose Cuenca wins XXXIV International Open “Roquetas Chess Festival 2023”

The traditional chess festival “Roquetas Chess Festival 2023” has ended in Roquetas de Mar (Spain). 167 players and 8 grandmasters participated in the competitions with a prize fund of 7,500 €. The victory was won by Spanish grandmaster Jose Cuenca. Christian Rios is in second place. On the third – Andreas Merzario. Technical results:1. J….

The XXXIV International Open “Roquetas Chess Festival 2023” continues in Spain. Standing after the 8th round

In Roquetas de Mar (Spain), the traditional chess festival continues. Before the final round J. Cuenca leads – 7.5; K. Rios, K. Adjay – 6.5  Rating-favorites:  A. Fier, J. Cuenca, Y. SolodovnichenkoDates:  January3-8 System:  Swiss, 9 roundsPrize fund:  7500 € (2000 € – 1st place)Line-up:  167 participants, 8 grandmasters Position after round 8