Perez Pietronave, Carlos

Carlos Perez Pietronave, a 57-year-old Argentine FIDE Master, is rated 2145 and sitting in the top 5% of players worldwide. He is on a steady climb with +21 Elo over the past 12 months. 30 rated games in the past year (≈13/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include 75 Aniversario Torneo de Verano de Villa Ballester 2026, Campeonato Argentino Senior 50, and II Abierto Internacional Masters Ciudad de Tigre. Also played 1 rapid (including 2do IRT RAP FEBRERO TORRE BLANCA 2026 - CON GM PEPE CUENCA) and 6 blitz events (including Blitz IRT Szmetan - Giardelli) recently. He had 9 career breaks: 26 months (2003–2005), 14 months (2005–2006), 14 months (2007–2008), 13 months (2009–2010), 13 months (2012–2013), 18 months (2013–2014), 23 months (2014–2016), 27 months (2019–2022, COVID-19 included) and 17 months (2022–2023). His peak of 2303 was reached at age 32 (Jan 2001); he also reached Argentine #90 in Oct 2001.

Awarded FM in 2008 (age 39).