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Last month, FM Ryan Harper put the Trinidadian players on notice that he is a forced to reckoned with in the future. The 24-year old native of Port-of-Spain, Trinidad blitzed the field 11-0 to win his first national title. Prior to his winning the title, he was the 1996 Barbados Open champion. Next month, FM Harper will lead the "Trini" side to Slovenia for the Chess Olympiad. He will have his hands full on board #1, but hopes to make an impression in his second Olympiad.
FM Harper (FIDE: 2247) is not only reputed as a strong player, but has become a capable and competent coach at the Internet Chess Club (ICC). With the handle of "gringo," FM Harper has enjoyed immense success with his "400+ Programme" designed to help players U1800 level. His students from the U.S., Australia, Brazil and Belgium have reported tremendous results. For stronger players, the Trini champion focuses primarily on strategic planning, position evaluation and execution.
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