Corral Blanco, Juan Antonio

Juan Antonio Corral Blanco, a 64-year-old Spanish FIDE Master, is rated 2380 and sitting in the top 1% of Spanish players, and in the top 1% worldwide. He has held steady between 2350 and 2400 for 2 years. 12 rated games in the past year (≈5/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include Campeonato de Liga por Equipos de Madrid 2025-2026 - Preferente Rondas 12-13, Campeonato de Liga por Equipos de Madrid 2025-2026 - Preferente Rondas 8-11, and Campeonato de Liga por Equipos de Madrid 2025-2026 - Preferente Rondas 5-7. Also played 4 rapid events (including Campeonato de Madrid de Ajedrez Rapido por Equipos 2025-2026 Rondas 5-10) recently. He had 6 career breaks: 17 months (2001–2003), 17 months (2003–2005), 32 months (2006–2008), 59 months (2008–2013), 13 months (2015–2016) and 44 months (2017–2021, COVID-19 included). His peak of 2465 was reached at age 39 (Jan 2001); he also reached Spanish #22 in Oct 2001.

Awarded FM in 2001 (age 39). Earned IM norms at Campeonato de Espana 2004 and 68 Spanish Team Honor Div 2004.