Delgado, Lidio Dias

Lidio Dias Delgado, a 66-year-old Brazilian International Master, is rated 2108 and sitting in the top 5% of Brazilian players, and in the top 7% worldwide. He is progressing steadily with +33 Elo over the past 12 months. 24 rated games in the past year (≈8/year long-term). Recent appearances: 91o Campeonato Brasileiro Absoluto 2025 and Campeonato Panamericano Senior 65 2025. Also played 3 rapid (including 9o Torneio Internacional de Xadrez SESC Caioba Rapido) and 2 blitz events (including 9o Torneio Internacional de Xadrez SESC Caioba BLZ) recently. He had 6 career breaks: 14 months (2002–2003), 74 months (2003–2009), 17 months (2009–2011), 16 months (2013–2015), 16 months (2015–2017) and 52 months (2018–2023, COVID-19 included). His peak of 2307 was reached at age 41 (Oct 2001, Brazilian #31 at the time).

Awarded IM in 2025 (age 65) and FM in 2010 (age 50).