SANTIAGO German, a 20-year-old Filipino chess prodigy, emerged victorious at the prestigious 6th ZOR Chess Championship 2023, held last April 29 in association with the Consulate of Uzbekistan in Dubai.
German’s outstanding performance and strategic brilliance secured his well-deserved title as the champion of this thrilling international chess tournament.
German, the son of Dubai-based businessman Lito German and his wife Ditas, currently resides partially in the UAE, where his parents are based, as well as in the UK, where he is an undergraduate student at the University of Warwick. As an international player, Santiago possesses both FIDE and ECF ratings, showcasing his versatility and dedication to the game.
While pursuing his studies, German actively participates in various chess leagues, including the Coventry League and the Birmingham League. At present, he is flourishing under the tutelage of renowned Chess Grandmaster Saidali Iuldachev, multiple winners of the Uzbekistani Chess Championship and the personal coach of many notable Grandmasters such Nordibek Abdusattorov and Rustam Kasimdzhanov.
