About Mario Zapata
Born 1920. Mario Zapata is a Peruvian chess player.
Mario Zapata Vinces (29 April 1920 – unknown) was a Peruvian chess player.
Biography To the 1950s Mario Zapata Vinces was one of the leading Peruvian chess players. He was participant and medalist the Peruvian Chess Championships. In 1959, he shared 12th - 14th place in International Chess Tournament in Lima (tournament won Borislav Ivkov and Luděk Pachman).
Mario Zapata Vinces played for Peru in the Chess Olympiad: In 1950, at third board in the 9th Chess Olympiad in Dubrovnik (+4, =7, -4).
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Mario Zapata?
Peruvian chess player
When was Mario Zapata born?
Mario Zapata was born on 29 April 1920.
What is Mario Zapata's occupation?
Mario Zapata is a chess player.
What nationality is Mario Zapata?
Mario Zapata is Peruvian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mario Zapata Vinces
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