Herrera Ortiz, Miguel

Miguel Herrera Ortiz, a 59-year-old Mexican International Master, is rated 2176 and sitting in the top 2% of Mexican players, and in the top 4% worldwide. He has held steady between 2150 and 2200 for 2 years. 16 rated games in the past year (≈6/year long-term). Recent appearances: LXXI Campeonato Nacional e Internacional Abierto Mexicano de Ajedrez. Internacional and XIV Torneo Internacional y Nacional Abierto de Ajedrez de la Ciudad de Mexico. Hidalgo. He had 5 career breaks: 17 months (2001–2002), 41 months (2002–2006), 79 months (2006–2012), 22 months (2013–2015) and 28 months (2019–2022, COVID-19 included). His peak of 2349 was reached at age 34 (Jan 2001); he also reached Mexican #11 in Jan 2002.

Awarded IM in 2001 (age 34).