Guillermo García González was a Cuban chess grandmaster known for his exceptional talent and skill in chess. He was born on December 10, 1953, and died on June 26, 1990.
González took up chess at a very early age and was the national junior champion of Cuba at the age of 14. He became an International Master in 1974 and then an International Grandmaster in 1976. His proficiency in chess was acknowledged when he won the Cuban Chess Championship three times in 1974, 1975, and 1976.
Aside from his national successes, González also achieved multiple victories on an international scale. He won three times at the Capablanca Memorial tournament (1977, 1978, and 1981), which was held in Cuba. He also achieved success at individual tournaments in countries such as Colombia, Finland, and Hungary. In 1978, González was a part of the Cuban team that finished second in the Chess Olympiad of Buenos Aires.
On June 26, 1990, González died prematurely in a car accident in Havana, Cuba. He was only 36 years old. His younger brother, Henry, is also a chess grandmaster.
González's style of play was well respected for its creativity and attacking flare, and he often played with courage in complex positions. This was demonstrated in famous games against renowned players such as Tony Miles and Walter Browne.
González's contribution to chess was enormously influential, and he left a significant mark on the history of Cuban chess.