Manuel Rivas Pastor is a notable Spanish chess Grandmaster. Born on August 4, 1968, in Granada, Spain, he achieved the Grandmaster (GM) title in 1995. Apart from his chess accomplishments, Rivas Pastor also holds a degree in Philosophy and Education Science and is fluent in Spanish, English, French, and Italian.
Rivas Pastor's chess career is very successful and includes numerous victories. His most significant achievements include the Championship of Spain in 1992, the Championship of Andalusia in 1985, and achieving the gold medal in World Championship Under-14 in 1981.
Throughout his career, Rivas Pastor has also played in multiple team competitions, achieving a silver medal in 1988 in the Chess Olympiad as a member of the Spanish team. He has also appeared in European team championships and Pan-American championships. His abilities and accomplishments have helped to raise the profile of Spanish chess on the international stage.
Rivas Pastor has written several books on chess, contributed articles to specialist journals, and given lectures and seminars all over the world. His significant contributions to chess have made him a prominent figure in the global chess community.