Cícero Nogueira Braga (born 7 March 1958) is a Brazilian
chess International master (IM) (1991),
Brazilian Chess Championships medalist (1978, 1979, 1988),
Chess Olympiad individual bronze medal winner (
1978
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Biography
From the mid-1970s to the mid-2000s Cícero Braga was one of Brazil's leading chess players. He regularly participated in
Brazilian Chess Championships. His best results was three times won silver medals: 1978, 1979, and 1988.
Cícero Braga played for Brazil in the
Chess Olympiads:
* In 1978, at fourth board in the
23rd Chess Olympiad
The 23rd Chess Olympiad ( es, La 23a Olimpíada de ajedrez), organized by FIDE and comprising an openAlthough commonly referred to as the ''men's division'', this section is open to both male and female players. and a women's tournament, as well a ...
in
Buenos Aires (+7, =2, -2) and won individual bronze medal,
* In 1988, at first reserve board in the
28th Chess Olympiad
The 28th Chess Olympiad ( el, Η 28η Σκακιστική Ολυμπιάδα, ''I 28i Skakistikí Olympiáda''), organized by Fédération Internationale des Échecs, FIDE and comprising an openAlthough commonly referred to as the ''men's division ...
in
Thessaloniki (+5, =3, -1),
* In 1992, at first reserve board in the
30th Chess Olympiad
The 30th Chess Olympiad ( tl, Ika-30 Olimpiyadang pang-ahedres), organized by FIDE and comprising an openAlthough commonly referred to as the ''men's division'', this section is open to both male and female players. and a women's tournament, as wel ...
in
Manila (+3, =1, -3),
* In 1996, at third board in the
32nd Chess Olympiad
The 32nd Chess Olympiad ( hy, 32-րդ Շախմատային օլիմպիադա, ''32-rd Shakhmatayin olimpiadan''), organized by FIDE and comprising an openAlthough commonly referred to as the ''men's division'', this section is open to both male ...
in
Yerevan (+6, =3, -5),
* In 2000, at second reserve board in the
34th Chess Olympiad
The 34th Chess Olympiad ( tr, 34. Satranç Olimpiyatı), organized by the Fédération Internationale des Échecs and comprising an openAlthough commonly referred to as the ''men's division'', this section is open to all players. and women's tourn ...
in
Istanbul (+4, =1, -2),
* In 2002, at second reserve board in the
35th Chess Olympiad in
Bled (+5, =3, -0),
* In 2004, at third board in the
36th Chess Olympiad
The 36th Chess Olympiad ( es, La 36a Olimpíada de ajedrez, link=no; ca, La 36a Olimpíada d'escacs), organized by the Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE) and comprising an openAlthough commonly referred to as the ''men's division'', t ...
in
Calvià (+2, =6, -3),
* In 2008, at fourth board in the
38th Chess Olympiad
The 38th Chess Olympiad (german: Die 38. Schacholympiade), organized by FIDE and comprising an open and a women's tournament, as well as several other events designed to promote the game of chess, took place from 12 to 25 November 2008 in Dresden, ...
in
Dresden (+2, =5, -1).
Cícero Braga played for Brazil in the
Pan American Team Chess Championships:
* In 1991, at fourth board in the 4th Panamerican Team Chess Championship in
Guarapuava (+1, =1, -0) and won team silver medal,
* In 1995, at second reserve board in the 5th Panamerican Team Chess Championship in
Cascavel (+1, =1, -0) and won team bronze medal,
* In 2003, at third board in the 7th Panamerican Team Chess Championship in
Rio de Janeiro (+0, =2, -0) and won team silver medal.
Cícero Braga played for Brazil in the World Student Team Chess Championship:
* In 1977, at first reserve board in the 22nd World Student Team Chess Championship in
Mexico City (+5, =2, -3).
Cícero Braga played for Brazil in the World Youth U26 Team Chess Championship:
* In 1978, at first board in the 1st World Youth U26 Team Chess Championship in
Mexico City (+2, =3, -5),
* In 1980, at third board in the 2nd World Youth U26 Team Chess Championship in
Mexico City (+6, =2, -5),
* In 1981, at third board in the 3rd World Youth U26 Team Chess Championship in
Graz
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(+2, =4, -3),
* In 1983, at second board in the 4th World Youth U26 Team Chess Championship in
Chicago (+2, =7, -1).
In 1991, Cícero Braga was awarded the FIDE International Master (IM) title.
References
External links
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Cícero Bragachess games at 365chess.com
1958 births
Living people
Chess International Masters
Brazilian chess players
Chess Olympiad competitors
20th-century chess players
20th-century Brazilian sportsmen
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