Lázaro Bruzón

Lázaro Bruzón is a Cuban professional chess player, born on May 2, 1982, in Holguin, Cuba. He is widely esteemed as one of the most skillful chess players of his era. Bruzón began his professional career with the Cuban Chess Federation before coming to global prominence in the early 2000s, when he won multiple titles, including the World Junior Chess Championship and Pan American Chess Championship.

Bruzón is known for his exceptional strategic acumen, endgame skills, and versatility. He has won numerous individual awards, and holds multiple records, such as being the six-time Cuban Chess Champion.

Off the board, Bruzón is also recognized for his influence in promoting chess and contributing to the game's development in Cuba and beyond.

Cuban Chess Federation

• Youth and Early Career: Bruzón was born and raised in Holguin and moved to Havana to join the national chess academy. He made his first-team debut for the Cuban Chess Federation in 1999.

International Career

• Early Success: Bruzón's international success began in 2000 when he won the World Junior Chess Championship. This victory established him as one of the world's promising young talents.
• Continued Success: Over the years, Bruzón has continued to perform well in international tournaments, winning various titles and maintaining his high global ranking.

Cuban National Team

• Debut: Made his debut for the Cuban national team in 2002.

Achievements:

• Pan American Chess Championship: Winner in 2005.
• World Junior Chess Championship: Winner in 2000.
• Bruzón is one of Cuba's top-rated players and has represented the country in multiple Chess Olympiads.

• Position: Primarily a positional player, but also excels as a tactical player.
• Skills: Known for his deep strategic understanding, endgame skills, and versatility. Bruzón is celebrated for his ability to handle complex positions and his talent for capitalizing on opponents' weaknesses.

• Family: Bruzón is married and has a daughter.
• Contributions to Chess: Bruzón is deeply involved in promoting chess in Cuba and has contributed to the development of the game in his home country.

• Lázaro Bruzón is celebrated not only for his extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for his contributions to the game of chess. His impact on the sport and his status as a chess icon extend beyond the board, inspiring aspiring players around the world.

World Junior Chess Championship:

• Winner in 2000

Pan American Chess Championship:

• Winner in 2005

Cuban Chess Championship:

• Six-time champion

Represented Cuba in Chess Olympiads:

• Multiple appearances and strong performances

Books

• ChessBase: Information about Lázaro Bruzón’s career and achievements. Available at: https://www.chessbase.com
• Cuban Chess Federation: Details about Bruzón’s career in Cuba. Available at: https://www.fecajedrez.co.cu

Websites

• FIDE: Official site with updates on Bruzón’s performance and records at international tournaments. Available at: https://www.fide.com
• Chess.com: Updates and records of Bruzón in various chess competitions. Available at: https://www.chess.com

Articles

• ChessBase: Lázaro Bruzón: Career in numbers. Available at: https://www.chessbase.com/post/lazaro-bruzon-an-interview

Interviews and Documentaries

• Various interviews and features on Lázaro Bruzón, covering different aspects of his career. Available at: https://www.youtube.com