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Foz do Iguaçu - Brasil, 23 a 31 de maio de 2025

Sam Shankland (USA) 2025 Continental Champion

The 2025 edition of the Continental Championship of the Americas was held in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) from May 23rd to 31st.

The event awarded four direct places to the 2025 FIDE World Cup (World Championship Cycle) to be held next October.

A total of 218 athletes from 17 federations in the Americas participated.

Main Standings

L Nombre

GM Sam Shankland (USA)

Sam Shankland

GM José Martínez Alcántara (MEX)

José Martínez Alcántara

GM Alexander Fier (BRA)

Alexander Fier

GM José Gabriel Cardoso (COL)

José Gabriel Cardoso

GM Cristóbal Henríquez Villagra (CHI)

Cristóbal Henríquez

GM Luis Paulo Supi (BRA)

Luis Paulo Supi

GM Santiago Ávila Pavas (COL)

Santiago Ávila Pavas

Transmissions


Blitz Tournament May 30 - Alexander Fier (Brazil) Champion

The 2025 Continental Blitz Tournament was held on May 30th, with the participation of 30 finalists from three previous stages.

Continental Blitz Tournament 2025 - 30 participants - 9 rounds

Pos Name Title Points
1 Alexander Fier (BRA) GM 7,5
2 Santiago Ávila (COL) GM 7,0
3 José Martínez Alcántara (MEX) GM 6,5

Final results: Chess-Results

Games and Transmission: Lichess - Chess.com

Alexander Fier - Campeón Blitz 2025

About the 2025 Continental Tournament

The 2025 edition of the Continental Chess Tournament of the Americas is taking place take place from May 23-31 in the city of Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil.

The event will award four places to the next Chess World Cup, the next stage of the FIDE World Championship Cycle.

Venue: Golden Park Internacional Foz Hotel & Convenções


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