Arian González Pérez (born 1988) is a Spanish-Cuban chess player. He was awarded the title of Grandmaster (GM) by FIDE in 2018.[2]
| Arian González Pérez | |
|---|---|
| Country | Cuba (until 2021) Spain (since 2021) |
| Born | August 17, 1988 |
| Title | Grandmaster (2018) |
| FIDE rating | 2409 (November 2024) |
| Peak rating | 2500 (October 2012)[1] |
Arrest and hunger-strike
editA lawyer, González traveled to Cuba to take care of his sick mother. While there, he took part in the 2021 Cuban protests and was arrested for "public disorder" and "incitement to the masses". On 21 July, after a week's imprisonment, he began a hunger strike aimed at the indifference of the Spanish government. Top Cuban-born grandmasters Lázaro Bruzón and Leinier Domínguez, as well as previous world champion Garry Kasparov, spoke out in support.[3][4]
References
edit- ^ "Ratings Progress Chart: Gonzalez Perez, Arian". ratings.fide.com. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ "Gonzalez Perez, Arian". ratings.fide.com. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ^ Doggers (PeterDoggers), Peter (22 July 2021). "Kasparov, Dominguez Speak Out As Arrested Cuban GM Starts Hunger Strike". Chess.com. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ^ "On Hunger Strike, Chess Player Arian Gonzalez, Imprisoned After Cuban Protests". Translating Cuba. 22 July 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
External links
edit- Arian Gonzalez Perez rating card at FIDE
- Arian Gonzalez Perez chess games at 365Chess.com
- Arian Gonzalez Perez player profile and games at Chessgames.com
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