Forty years have passed since Julio Granda became a chess grandmaster. Throughout his career, this Arequipan has established himself as one of the most important chess players in Latin America, with numerous titles to his name, including four Pan American Championships and the senior world championship in 2017. Approaching his sixties, he has published Guía para ser un maestro de ajedrez, in which he shares his knowledge and offers advice for beginners and those looking to improve their skills. Along with Luis Carlos Arias Schreiber, sports journalist and editor of the book, and Felipe Ortiz de Zevallos, he will discuss his love for chess, his career and the importance of passing this passion on to new generations.

