Alejandro Ramirez

  • Status:
    Accepted
  • Age:
    22
  • Residence:
    Dallas, TX
  • Birthplace:
    Costa Rica
  • Rating:
    2651
  • Title:
    GM
Chess Highlights:
2010 U.S. Open Champion

Alejandro Ramírez was inspired by the movie Searching for Bobby Fischer when he was four years old. Alejandro became FIDE Master at the age of 9, an International Master at the age of 13 and a Grandmaster at the age of 15. Currently, he is studying at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) pursuing a master degree in Arts & Technology and is also a member of the Dallas Chess Club, serving as the ranking officer on the club's Facebook page. After graduation he plans to combine his two passions in life: chess and video games.

On August 8, 2010, Ramirez won the U.S. Open Chess Championship.

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