Jomo Pitterson
| Jomo Pitterson | |
|---|---|
| Country | Jamaica |
| Born | 1974 (age 49–50) |
| Title | International Master (2010) |
| FIDE rating | 2226 (October 2012) |
| Peak rating | 2263 (November 2010) |
Jomo Pitterson is a Jamaican chess player. He is a three-time Jamaican Chess Champion, winning the championship in 1992, 1993, and 1999. Pitterson is one of two International Masters in Jamaica, alongside Shane Matthews.[1]
Chess career
[edit]In July 2010, he became Jamaica's first International Master after winning the Sub-zonal Regional Chess Championships.[2]
In October 2010, he was nominated for the Courtney Walsh Award for Excellence for finishing as the top player from the region in the 39th Chess Olympiad.[3]
In August 2012, he played on board 2 for Jamaica at the 40th Chess Olympiad, where he defeated grandmaster Matej Šebenik in the first round.[4]
In March 2021, he was appointed to the FIDE Athletes Commission, after previously serving as the treasurer of the Jamaican Chess Federation.[5]
He serves as a team coach for the Jamaican national team.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Watson, Leon (March 13, 2023). "Jamaica Invests Heavily Into Finding The Next GM Maurice Ashley".
- ^ "Pitterson claims regional crown". July 6, 2010.
- ^ "Pitterson honoured by nomination for Courtney Walsh Award". October 13, 2010.
- ^ Clarke, Claire (August 31, 2012). "Jamaica's men impress in Turkey".
- ^ "IM Jomo Pitterson appointed to FIDE Athletes Commission". March 5, 2021.
- ^ Burnett, Ian (September 15, 2023). "Jamaica cops Central American and Caribbean Youth Chess Championship 2023".
External links
[edit]- Jomo Pitterson rating card at FIDE