Some interesting games from Montevideo

Fighting Chess!

The South American zonals are, by tradition, very hard fought and often produce wonderful examples of fighting chess, full of risk-taking and passion.

With only two qualifying spots available to the upcoming World Cup, there is that much more incentive. After 7 rounds of play we find multiple ties at the top. The final 2 rounds should be very tense! 

Classification after 7 rounds

Below is a small selection of games that I consider to be amongst the more interesting produced so far. Enjoy!

Games

GM Fernando Peralta. One of the strongest players from South America ever.

IM Pablo Salinas. Four times champion of Chile

Javiera Gomez Barrera

GM Sandro Mareco. Currently #1 player in Argentina

GM Andres Rodriguez

IM Maria Florencia Fernandez. Twice champion of Argentina