Kevin Cupid
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 11, 1991 |
| Chess career | |
| Country | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Title | FIDE Master (2016) |
| Peak rating | 2201 (April 2024) |
Kevin Cupid is a Trinidadian chess player. He is a national champion of Trinidad and Tobago.[1][2]
Chess career
[edit]In September 2016, he defeated grandmaster Nikola Sedlak in an upset in the first round of the 42nd Chess Olympiad.[3] He ended the event with an overall score of 5/10 on board 2.[4]
In July 2017, he won the Trinidad and Tobago National Open Chess Championship with a score of 6.5/7.[5]
In August 2022, he served as the coach for the Trinidad and Tobago women’s team in the 44th Chess Olympiad.[1]
In September 2024, he played for Trinidad and Tobago at the 45th Chess Olympiad, scoring +2=2-4.[6]
In February 2025, he finished in third place at the SITTU Barbados Open Chess Championship Group A.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Quamie, Mya (March 18, 2025). "Coach: Put more money into promoting chess".
- ↑ Jacobs, Carl (2015-11-05). "Chess: Cupid wins TT Chess Crown". The Trinidad Guardian.
- ↑ Doggers, Peter (2 September 2016). "Olympiad Round 1: Upsets, No Shows, Press Issues, 1st-Timers". Chess.com. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
- ↑ "42nd Chess Olympiad 2016 Open".
- ↑ "Cupid dominates in national chess tournament". July 6, 2017.
- ↑ "45th Chess Olympiad Budapest 2024 Open".
External links
[edit]- Kevin Cupid rating card at FIDE