Granda Zuniga Julio Ernesto (25.02.1967)

Peruvian Grandmaster (1986) and one of the best players of South America since for more than 10 years. American Continental Champion in 2007 and 2012, 2013 and 2014. Peruvian Champion in 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, and 2002. Gold medal for the best individual score on board one at the Panamerican team championship 1987.

Best results: winner or shared first at Bayamo and Havana 1986, Leon, Barcelona and Sevilla 1990, Buenos Aires 1991, New York 1992, Mar del Plata 1993, Sao Polo 1995, Amsterdam Donner Memorial 1995 and 1996, Pamplona 1996 and Leon 1997, Capablanca Memorial in 2003, Santa Cruz (COL), Villa Martelli in 2005, Torre Entel (CHI), Sort Open in 2006, Villa de Navalmoral (ESP) 2007, Pamplona Open 2007, Feria del Orinoco (VEN) 2008, Villa de Benasque 2008, Pamplona 2010 and Guadalajara 2010, Benasque International Open 2011, 6th Augusta Aragon 2012, Zicosur Open 2015, Andorra Open 2014 and 2015, La Roda Open 2012 and 2015.

A participant in 12 Olympiads since 1986.

Peak rating: 2647 in 2007.