David Fitzsimons is an Irish chess player.

Chess career

In October 2018, he played for Ireland in the 43rd Chess Olympiad, where he notably held a draw against grandmaster Dmitry Jakovenko in the second round.

In February 2020, he tied for second place with Elisabeth Pähtz, Keith Arkell, and Richard Bates in the Bunratty Masters, ultimately being ranked in third place.

In October 2024, he won the Irish Chess Championship with an unbeaten score of 7.5/9, half a point ahead of defending champion and grandmaster Alexander Baburin.

Personal life

He is a teacher in the Glasnevin Educate Together National School.

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