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Prin Laohawirapap (Thai: ปริญญ์ เลาหวิรภาพ) is a Thai chess player. He is the highest-rated Thai player and also the only Thai International Master.

Chess career

Prin was coached by Deniel Causo and Avetik Grigoryan.

In October 2021, Prin played for the Thai team (Double Bishop Bangkok Chess Club) in the 2021 PCAP San Miguel Corporation-Ayala Land chess championships.

Prin was a joint winner of the U18 Eastern Asian Youth Chess Championship 2022. He became a FIDE Master and obtained his first IM norm through the victory.

In June 2023, Prin defeated IM Dao Minh Nhat in the third round of the Open U20 section of the 21st ASEAN Chess Championship. He was able to co-lead until the sixth round, where he drew against Ngo Duc Tri.

Prin played in the Chess World Cup 2023, where he was defeated by Rasmus Svane in the first round. He was awarded the title of International Master later in 2023.

References

1. Abad, Ysa (1 May 2021). "Quizon, Laylo lead PH chess bid in Asian Zonal opener". RAPPLER. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
2. Andaya, Ed (21 September 2021). "Thai chessers to show wares in PCAP". Journal News Online. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
3. "Raising 500+ points against all odds and becoming a master". Chess Mood. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
4. Satumbaga-Villar, Kristel (20 June 2023). "Daniel Quizon remains on top after four rounds in ASEAN Chess tilt".
5. Banzuelo, Neil (22 June 2023). "IM Daniel Quizon races to solo lead of ASEAN Age Group Chess". BusinessWorld Online. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
6. "FIDE World Cup 2023: Preliminary lists of eligible players announced". FIDE. Retrieved 19 September 2023.

External links

• Prin Laohawirapap rating card at FIDE

• Living people
• 2006 births
• Thai chess players
• Chess Olympiad competitors
• Chess International Masters
• Chess players at the 2022 Asian Games
• 21st-century chess players
• Asian Games competitors for Thailand