Prin Laohawirapap

Prin Laohawirapap
CountryThailand
Born2006 (age 17–18)
TitleInternational Master (2023)
Peak rating2402 (June 2024)

Prin Laohawirapap (Thai: ปริญญ์ เลาหวิรภาพ) is a Thai chess player. He is the highest-rated Thai player and also the only Thai International Master.

Chess career

Prin was coached by Deniel Causo and Avetik Grigoryan.[1]

In October 2021, Prin played for the Thai team (Double Bishop Bangkok Chess Club) in the 2021 PCAP San Miguel Corporation-Ayala Land chess championships.[2]

Prin was a joint winner of the U18 Eastern Asian Youth Chess Championship 2022. He became a FIDE Master and obtained his first IM norm through the victory.[3]

In June 2023, Prin defeated IM Dao Minh Nhat in the third round of the Open U20 section of the 21st ASEAN Chess Championship.[4] He was able to co-lead until the sixth round, where he drew against Ngo Duc Tri.[5]

Prin played in the Chess World Cup 2023, where he was defeated by Rasmus Svane in the first round.[6] He was awarded the title of International Master later in 2023.

References

  1. ^ Abad, Ysa (1 May 2021). "Quizon, Laylo lead PH chess bid in Asian Zonal opener". RAPPLER. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  2. ^ Andaya, Ed (21 September 2021). "Thai chessers to show wares in PCAP". Journal News Online. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Raising 500+ points against all odds and becoming a master". Chess Mood. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  4. ^ Satumbaga-Villar, Kristel (20 June 2023). "Daniel Quizon remains on top after four rounds in ASEAN Chess tilt".
  5. ^ Banzuelo, Neil (22 June 2023). "IM Daniel Quizon races to solo lead of ASEAN Age Group Chess". BusinessWorld Online. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  6. ^ "FIDE World Cup 2023: Preliminary lists of eligible players announced". FIDE. Retrieved 19 September 2023.