Chess Players from Spain

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the most legendary Spanish Chess Players of all time. This list of famous Spanish Chess Players is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity.

1. #1

   

   Ruy López de Segura

   1530 - 1580

   HPI 68.8537 langs

   Ruy lópez de segura is a chess opening that has been played for over 500 years. It is most famous for being the first chess opening to be...Read moreShow less

   Ruy lópez de segura is a chess opening that has been played for over 500 years. It is most famous for being the first chess opening to be analyzed extensively.

2. #2

   

   Luis Ramírez de Lucena

   1475 - 1530

   HPI 67.0828 langs
3. #3

   

   Arturo Pomar

   1931 - 2016

   HPI 57.1616 langs
4. #4

   

   Juan Corzo

   1873 - 1941

   HPI 52.9815 langs
5. #5

   

   Miguel Illescas

   b. 1965

   HPI 44.0614 langs

   Miguel Illescas is most famous for being a prominent Spanish chess grandmaster and a leading figure in Spanish chess during the 1990s. He is...Read moreShow less

   Miguel Illescas is most famous for being a prominent Spanish chess grandmaster and a leading figure in Spanish chess during the 1990s. He is also known for his contributions to chess literature and for his work as a chess coach.

6. #6

   

   Francisco Vallejo Pons

   b. 1982

   HPI 40.8018 langs
7. #7

   

   Anna Cramling

   b. 2002

   HPI 40.7825 langs

   Anna Cramling is a Swedish chess player born in 2002, known for her impressive skills in chess and her popularity as a content creator on...Read moreShow less

   Anna Cramling is a Swedish chess player born in 2002, known for her impressive skills in chess and her popularity as a content creator on platforms like Twitch and YouTube. She has gained recognition for her participation in various international chess tournaments and her engaging online presence.

8. #8

   

   David Antón Guijarro

   b. 1995

   HPI 32.6216 langs