Jorge Cori: Biography, Achievements & Lasting Legacy

By Geniuses.Club Editorial Team | August 02, 2026 | b. 1995
Portrait of Jorge Cori
Jorge Cori

Who Was Jorge Cori?

Jorge Moisés Cori Tello (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈxoɾxe mojˈses ˈkoɾi ˈteʝo], born 30 July 1995) is a Peruvian chess grandmaster. A former chess prodigy, he was twice world champion and four-time Pan American champion in his age category. Cori competed in the FIDE World Cup in 2011, 2013, 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2025. He has played for the Peruvian team in the Chess Olympiad since 2010.

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Legacy and Impact

The influence of Jorge Cori extends far beyond his own lifetime. He fundamentally shaped sports and human performance, and his records and competitive achievements remain foundational to this day.

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