Robert Andrew Hungaski (born December 8, 1987) is an American-Argentine chess player and coach.[1] He was awarded the FIDE title of Grandmaster (GM) in 2013.[2]
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| Full name | Robert Andrew Hungaski |
| Country |  United States |
| Born | December 8, 1987 Stamford, Connecticut |
| Title | Grandmaster (2013) |
| FIDE rating | 2471 (April 2024) |
| Peak rating | 2554 (March 2022) |
Early life edit
Born in Stamford, Connecticut on December 8, 1987 to an American father and an Argentine mother.[3] Following his parents separation, he moved to Argentina at a young age and discovered chess within an after-school program at the age of six.[3] Determined to pursue chess professionally by twelve, he dedicated himself to the game while excelling in his academic pursuits.[3]
He achieved the title of International Master at age of 18 while in his senior year of high school, followed by title of Grandmaster at age of 24 during his college years.
Robert Hungaski earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Connecticut in 2012, accompanied by minors in English and Middle Eastern Studies.[4] Additionally, he holds an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification issued by the State of New York.
Career edit
Chess player edit
He won a gold medal at the Pan-American Junior Chess Championship in Ecuador in 2007,[5] won the New York International in 2011,[6] the Amsterdam International in 2012, the Argentina Cup in Buenos Aires in 2015[7] and the Montevideo Blitz Open in 2018.[8]
He qualified to play in the Chess World Cup 2021, where he was defeated 1½-½ by Velimir Ivić in the first round.[9]
In January 2022, he took second place in the Floripa Chess Open, the largest open chess tournament in Brazil.[10]
In February 2022, he took second place in the Montevideo Chess Open.[11]
Chess coach edit
Beyond his playing career, Hungaski possesses extensive experience as a chess coach. He holds the FIDE Senior Trainer title and frequently contributes to the development of young US players by participating in the coaching team for the World Youth Chess Championship and World Cadet Championships.[12]
Between July 28 and August 10, 2022 he was captain of Argentina's Open Section Olympic Team.[13]
References edit
- ^ "Episode 149- GM Robert Hungaski". perpetualchesspod.com. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
- ^ "Hungaski, Robert". ratings.fide.com. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- ^ a b c "GM Robert Hungaski". chesslecture.com. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ^ "A Tournament Trophy More Quietly Celebrated". uconn.edu. Retrieved June 20, 2011.
- ^ "Chess-Results Server Chess-results.com - CAMPEONATO JUVENIL PANAMERICANO SUB 20 ABSOLUTO". chess-results.com. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ^ McClain, Dylan Loeb (June 26, 2011). "New York International Event Gives Local Players a Leg Up". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ^ https://chess-results.com/tnr194119.aspx?lan=2&art=1&rd=7&turdet=YES&flag=30
- ^ Shortcastle. "GM Hungaski". GM Hungaski. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- ^ "Tournament tree — FIDE World Cup 2021". worldcup.fide.com. Archived from the original on October 28, 2021. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
- ^ The game: Pichot vs. Hungaski, Floripa Chess Open, 2022
- ^ "Chess-Results Server Chess-results.com - V Abierto de Montevideo". chess-results.com. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ^ "GM Robert Hungaski coaches chess students". lichess.org. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ^ Interview with GM Robert Hungaski, captain of Team Argentina | 44th Chess Olympiad, Round 9 |, retrieved November 17, 2023
External links edit
- Robert Hungaski rating card at FIDE
- Robert Hungaski rating and tournament record at US Chess Federation
- Robert Andrew Hungaski chess games at 365Chess.com
- Robert Andrew Hungaski player profile and games at Chessgames.com
- https://gmhungaski.com/ Robert Hungaski official web page
