About Jesus Nogueiras
Born 1959. Jesus Nogueiras is a Cuban chess player.
Jesús Nogueiras Santiago (born in Santa Clara, Cuba, July 17, 1959) is a Cuban chess grandmaster. He was a World Championship Candidate in 1985, finishing 2nd at the Taxco 1985 Interzonal, but 15th out of 16 at the 1985 Candidates Tournament.
Major tournament victories include winning the Cuban Chess Championship five times (1977 (tie), 1978, 1984 (tie), 1991, and 2000) the Capablanca Memorial in 1984 and the Torre Memorial in 1997.
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Who is Jesus Nogueiras?
chess player
When was Jesus Nogueiras born?
Jesus Nogueiras was born on 17 July 1959 in Santa Clara.
What is Jesus Nogueiras's occupation?
Jesus Nogueiras is a chess player.
What nationality is Jesus Nogueiras?
Jesus Nogueiras is Cuban.
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