Portuguese International Master who won thirteen times the title of national champion and president of the Portugal CF for many years. Vice President of FIDE 1994-1996.Best player of Portugal for more than two decades (1960-1980).
A participant in 10 Olympiads from 1958 until 1982.
Best results: Detmold 1966,1st; Roma B 1985, 4th; World Senior Championship in 1991, 7th.