Orlando Husbands
Orlando Husbands | |
|---|---|
| Country | Barbados |
| Born | February 26, 1997 |
| Title | International Master (2017) |
| Peak rating | 2374 (December 2021) |
Orlando Husbands is a Barbadian chess player. He is the highest-rated player of his country and was the national champion in 2013.[1]
Chess career
In November 2023, he finished eighth after tiebreaks at the Panama Chess Open, which featured a field included eight grandmasters.[2]
In April 2024, he got off to a strong start in the Heroes Day Masters. He won his first three games, including one against Venezuelan champion Felix Jose Ynojosa Aponte.[3]
In April 2025, he won the Subzone 2.3.3 Open tournament, earning the right to play in the World Cup.[4] This occurred after his compatriot Hannah Wilson also played in the Women's World Cup that same year.[5]
References
- ^ "HUSBANDS IS NATIONAL CHESS CHAMPION". FIDE America. 5 December 2013. Archived from the original on 12 July 2014.
- ^ Wedderburn, Fernella (November 14, 2023). "Husbands finishes eighth in Panama Chess Open".
- ^ Bennett, Randy (April 28, 2024). "Husbands extends unbeaten run in Barbados Chess Federation Heroes Day Masters".
- ^ "Husbands takes sole lead of Open division, Reifer-Belle and Wilson top among women". April 17, 2025.
- ^ Waithe, Rohansonn (July 8, 2025). "Wilson makes historic World Cup debut for Barbados".
External links
- Orlando Husbands rating card at FIDE