Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Rafael Leitao wins Brazil Championship

The 78th Brazil Chess Championship was held from 10th to 20th December, 2011, at the Hotel Dann Inn CambuĂ­ in Campinas. 12 players competed in the round robin tournament.

GM Rafael Leitao, previously four-times champion of Brazil, drew the legendary Henrique Mecking in the final round to finish clear first with a total of nine points and claim his fifth title of the national champion.

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