Carlos Daniel Albornoz

Havana, Dec 3 (ACN) This Tuesday, Cuban Carlos Daniel Albornoz will try to return to the path of triumph after descending from the top of the Gran Hotel Bali 2024 International Chess Open, held in the Spanish city of Benidorm.

After five consecutive wins, the two-time champion of the Island lost leading the white pieces against the host Ruben Domingo in 52 sets of an Alekhine defense.

His accumulated points remained at five and he dropped to fourth place, from where he will have as his rival the host Reinier Castellanos.

In turn, Domingo is now leader thanks to the formula to undo ties, he will face the Italian Andrea Stella, his escort in the ranking.

Both have 5.5 points with only three games left before the end of an event that gathers 207 contestants from 16 countries.