Gamboa, Nelson

Nelson Gamboa, a 64-year-old Colombian International Master, is rated 2263 and ranked 25th among Colombian players, and in the top 2% worldwide. He plays occasionally (3 games in the last 12 months) and had 6 career breaks: 17 months (2001–2003), 17 months (2003–2004), 34 months (2007–2010), 28 months (2016–2018), 59 months (2018–2023, COVID-19 included) and 13 months (2024–2025). Recent appearance: XV IRT Internacional Raza Medellin 2025. Also played 1 blitz event (including III.IRT Fiestas del Platano Blitz Sabaneta 2025) recently. His peak of 2402 was reached at age 45 (Apr 2007, Colombian #8 at the time).

Awarded IM in 2005 (age 43).